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Japanese boy(male) nameSyouken
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:しょうけん
  • Katakanatip:ショウケン
  • English Syllablestip:syou-ken (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:syo-u-ke-n (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Shouken, Shoken, Syouken, Syoken, Syōken
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Shoukun(しょうくん)Click to speech しょうくんKenchan(けんちゃん)Click to speech けんちゃんShokenkun(しょけんくん)Click to speech しょけんくん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 "Syouken," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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正建- Syouken -

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means "correct, right, proper."

  • Correct, Right - Being true and accurate, without any mistakes. To make something right and accurate.

  • Main, Original - The officially recognized or accepted version.

  • Exactly, Precisely - Exactly, precisely, correctly, just right.

  • New Year - The beginning of the year, the first month of the year.

  • Target - The center of a target.

Name ideas examples

  • Correct, Right - This kanji that symbolizes being true and accurate, without any mistakes.

  • Main, Original - This kanji that symbolizes being the officially recognized or accepted version.

  • Exactly, Precisely - This kanji that symbolizes being exactly, precisely, correctly, just right.

  • New Year - This kanji that symbolizes the beginning of the year, the first month of the year.

  • Target - This kanji that symbolizes the center of a target.

means "build, construct."

  • To Build - To construct a building or structure.

  • To Establish - To set up or create something.

  • To Initiate - To start or begin something.

  • To State - To express an opinion or make a claim.

Name ideas examples

  • Establish - To set up or create something, such as a building or a system. This could be a suitable name for a baby, as it implies a sense of strength and stability.

  • Begin - To start something, such as a journey or a project. This could be a suitable name for a baby, as it implies a sense of optimism and ambition.

  • Construct - To build something, such as a structure or a system. This could be a suitable name for a baby, as it implies a sense of creativity and resourcefulness.

  • Proclaim - To declare something, such as an opinion or a belief. This could be a suitable name for a baby, as it implies a sense of courage and conviction.

照健- Syouken -

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means "shine, illuminate, reflect."

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - This kanji conveys the idea of brightness and radiance, suggesting a baby who will bring light and joy to the world.

  • Illuminate - This kanji can also be interpreted as “illuminate”, suggesting a baby who will bring clarity and understanding to the world.

  • Compare - This kanji can also be interpreted as “compare”, suggesting a baby who will bring insight and wisdom to the world.

means "healthy, strong, robust."

  • Healthy - Physically strong and robust.

  • Powerful - Having great strength and power.

  • Long Lasting - Having the ability to last for a long time.

Name ideas examples

  • Healthy - This kanji that conveys physical strength and robustness.

  • Powerful - This kanji that conveys great strength and power.

  • Long Lasting - This kanji that conveys the ability to last for a long time.

翔健- Syouken -

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means "soar, fly, glide."

  • To Soar - To fly through the air with grace and ease.

  • To Fly Around - To move in circles or loops in the air.

  • To Go Forth With Both Hands Outstretched - To move forward with determination and confidence.

  • To Circle - To turn around and look back.

  • To Be Discerning - To be able to make wise decisions based on careful consideration.

  • To Be Detailed - To be thorough and precise in one's work.

Name ideas examples

  • To Fly - This is a positive and uplifting meaning, suggesting that the baby will have the courage and strength to soar to great heights.

  • To Soar - This is a powerful and inspiring meaning, suggesting that the baby will have the courage and determination to reach their goals.

  • To Circulate - This is a meaningful and encouraging meaning, suggesting that the baby will have the ability to move freely and make connections with others.

  • To Reach Out - This is a hopeful and encouraging meaning, suggesting that the baby will have the courage and determination to reach out and make a difference in the world.

  • To Look Back - This is a reflective and thoughtful meaning, suggesting that the baby will have the wisdom to look back and learn from their experiences.

  • To Be Discriminating - This is a wise and mature meaning, suggesting that the baby will have the discernment to make wise decisions.

  • To Be Detailed - This is a precise and analytical meaning, suggesting that the baby will have the attention to detail to make sure things are done correctly.

means "healthy, strong, robust."

  • Healthy - Physically strong and robust.

  • Powerful - Having great strength and power.

  • Long Lasting - Having the ability to last for a long time.

Name ideas examples

  • Healthy - This kanji that conveys physical strength and robustness.

  • Powerful - This kanji that conveys great strength and power.

  • Long Lasting - This kanji that conveys the ability to last for a long time.

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