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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameSyuma
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:しゅま
  • Katakanatip:シュマ
  • English Syllablestip:syu-ma (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:syu-ma (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Syuma, Shuma
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Shuuchan(しゅーちゃん)Click to speech しゅーちゃんShumakun( しゅま君)Click to speech  しゅま君Maachan( まーちゃん)Click to speech  まーちゃん

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

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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 "Syuma," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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衆琵- Syuma -

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means "many, crowd, people."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Crowd - Crowd - A Multitude; the masses - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crowd throughout life.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

  • Commoners - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.

means "biwa, pipa."

  • Biwa - A traditional lute-like stringed instrument.

  • Pipa - An ancient musical instrument.

Name ideas examples

  • Biwa - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.

  • Pipa - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

主馬- Syuma -

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means "master, main, owner."

  • Master - A Lord; a ruler.

  • Main - Primary; principal; chief.

  • Owner - One who possesses.

  • Administrator - A person responsible for managing or supervising something.

  • Central - Being at the center or core of something.

  • Fundamental - Serving as the basis or source of something.

  • Important - Being of great significance or value.

  • Ruler - A person who has the power to govern or control.

Name ideas examples

  • Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.

  • Main - Main - Primary; principal; chief - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of main throughout life.

  • Owner - Owner represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the owner's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Administrator - Administrator represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the administrator's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Central - Being central represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be central, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Fundamental - Being fundamental represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be fundamental, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Important - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

  • Ruler - Rulers are entrusted with responsibility for others, requiring wisdom, justice, and benevolence. May your child lead wisely in whatever sphere of influence they are given.

means "horse, large, shogi piece."

  • Horse - A mammal of the equine family; a domesticated animal.

  • Large - A metaphor for something big.

  • Shogi Piece - The "dragon horse" or "knight" in Japanese chess.

  • Metaphor - A large animal used as a metaphor.

Name ideas examples

  • Horse - The horse (午) symbolizes freedom, vitality, and the spirit of adventure. May your child run free like the horse, full of energy and adventurous spirit.

  • Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.

  • Shogi Piece - Darkness teaches the value of light and the peace of rest. May your child find peace in quiet moments and value the light.

  • Metaphor - Metaphor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the metaphor's dedication and skill in their life's work.

朱真- Syuma -

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means "red, currency unit."

  • Red - Reddish; a yellowish-red color.

  • Currency Unit - A monetary unit in the edo period; one-sixteenth of a ryō. same as 銖.

Name ideas examples

  • Red - Red in Japan represents vitality, celebration, and protection from evil spirits. May your child be vibrant and protected, their life full of celebration and vitality.

  • Currency Unit - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

means "true, truth, pure."

Name ideas examples

  • True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.

  • Truth - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of reality with one's words and beliefs. May your child always seek and speak truth, building their life on this solid foundation.

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Accurate - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.

  • Complete - Completing represents fulfillment, wholeness, and thorough accomplishment. May your child complete their tasks and fulfill their purpose.

  • Unaltered - Unaltered - In its original form - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unaltered throughout life.

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