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Japanese boy(male) nameSyana
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:しゃな
  • Katakanatip:シャナ
  • English Syllablestip:sya-na (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:sya-na (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Shana, Syana
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Shanakun(しゃなくん)Click to speech しゃなくんShanachan( しゃなちゃん)Click to speech  しゃなちゃんNacchi( なっち)Click to speech  なっち

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Syana," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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紗士- Syana -

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means "gauze."

  • Gauze - A thin, sheer fabric made of silk or cotton.

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  • Gauze - Fabrics represent the weaving together of life's threads. May your child weave a beautiful tapestry with their life.

means "gentleman, scholar, samurai."

Name ideas examples

  • Gentleman - A gentleman combines courtesy, honor, and consideration for others. May your child embody gentlemanly virtues of courtesy and honor.

  • Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.

  • Samurai - The samurai way (武士道) emphasizes honor, loyalty, and self-discipline. May your child embody samurai virtues

  • Adult Male - Adult Male - An adult male - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of adult male throughout life.

  • Duty - Duty represents responsibility, obligation, and honorable commitment. May your child fulfill their duties with honor and dedication.

  • Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.

  • Qualified Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

遮那- Syana -

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means "block, shield, intercept."

  • Block - To obstruct passage.

  • Shield - To protect from.

  • Intercept - To stop and seize.

  • Cover - To place something over something else to hide it.

  • Stop - To bring something to an end or halt.

Name ideas examples

  • Block - Blocking represents protection, defense, and standing firm against harm. May your child block negativity and protect what is good.

  • Shield - Shields represent protection, defense, and the duty to protect those who cannot protect themselves. May your child be a shield for the vulnerable, protecting those in need with courage.

  • Intercept - Intercept - To stop and seize - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of intercept throughout life.

  • Cover - Covering represents protection, shelter, and caring for what is precious. May your child cover and protect those who need shelter and care.

  • Stop - Stopping represents control, knowing limits, and appropriate pauses. May your child know when to stop and when to continue.

means "many, beautiful, peaceful."

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  • Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Question Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

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