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Shunachan(しゅなちゃん)
Shunatan( しゅなたん)
Shunarin( しゅなりん)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls.
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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 "Syuna," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
朱 means "red, currency unit."
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.
菜 means "vegetable, greens, dish."
Vegetable - An edible plant.
Greens - Leafy vegetables.
Dish - A food preparation.
Cuisine - A style of cooking.
Vegetable - Being vegetable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be vegetable, letting this quality guide their path.
Greens - Green represents growth, youth, and the fresh vitality of spring. May your child remain ever-growing and vital, fresh as green spring leaves.
Dish - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Cuisine - Cuisine - A style of cooking - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of cuisine throughout life.
守 means "protect, keep, obey."
Amulet - A charm or object believed to bring good luck or protection.
Caretaker - Someone who looks after or takes care of someone or something.
Endure - To be able to withstand or bear something.
Governor - A local or regional official in charge of a district or group.
Maintain - To keep something in a certain state or condition.
Watch, Observe - To keep an eye on something and not let it out of sight.
Protect - Protecting represents defense, care, and keeping safe from harm. May your child protect the vulnerable and defend the right.
Keep - Keeping represents maintaining, preserving, and faithful holding. May your child keep their promises and maintain what matters.
Obey - Obedience represents respect for authority, learning, and the path to mastery. May your child obey what is good, learning the path to mastery.
Amulet - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Caretaker - Caretaker represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the caretaker's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Defend, Fortify - Defend/Fortify - To prepare or equip for defense - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of defend/fortify throughout life.
Endure - Enduring represents perseverance, strength, and lasting through challenges. May your child endure difficulties with grace and emerge stronger.
Governor - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Maintain - Maintaining represents preservation, care, and steady attention. May your child maintain what is good and care for what matters.
Shelter, Shield - Shelter/Shield - To provide protection or safety - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shelter/shield throughout life.
Watch, Observe - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
奈 means "fruit tree, question particle."
Question Particle - An interrogative or rhetorical expression.
Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.
Fruit Tree - Fruit trees represent patient cultivation and sweet harvest. May your child cultivate and harvest sweetness.
Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.
Nashi - Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of nashi throughout life.
朱 means "red, currency unit."
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.
南 means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."
South - The Southern Direction; one of the cardinal directions.
Sanskrit Transliteration - Used to represent sounds in Buddhist terminology.
South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.
To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
朱 means "red, currency unit."
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.
夏 means "summer, grand, xia dynasty."
Summer - One of the four seasons; from the start of summer to the start of autumn; around June to August.
Xia Dynasty - The name of the oldest legendary dynasty in China.
Summer - Summer (夏) represents vitality, growth at its peak, and the fullness of life's energy. May your child embody summer's vibrant energy, living life at its fullest and brightest.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
Xia Dynasty - The Xia Dynasty represents ancient origins, the foundation upon which later civilizations were built. May your child appreciate their origins, building upon the foundations of those who came before.
朱 means "red, currency unit."
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.
愛 means "love, affection, cherish."
To Love - To feel deep affection and care for someone or something.
Love - Love encompasses affection, devotion, and the selfless care for others' wellbeing. May your child give and receive love abundantly, their heart full of warmth for others.
To Love - To love is the highest calling, giving oneself for the wellbeing of others. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved, finding life's greatest meaning in love.
Affection - Love represents deep connection, care, and the heart of all relationships. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved in return.
Cherish - Cherishing represents deep appreciation, love, and treasuring what is valuable. May your child cherish the precious moments and relationships in life.
朱 means "red, currency unit."
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.
那 means "many, beautiful, peaceful."
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.
柊 means "holly, banana-like tree."
Holly - An evergreen tree of the olive family.
Banana-like Tree - A tree similar to banana.
Holly - Holly represents protection, celebration, and bright spirit amid darkness. May your child bring brightness to dark times.
Banana-like Tree - The banana-like tree represents tropical abundance and steady provision. May your child provide abundantly.
那 means "many, beautiful, peaceful."
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.
殊 means "different, especially, to separate."
Especially - Particularly; specifically.
Distinguish - To separate or differentiate.
Different - Difference represents uniqueness, diversity, and the richness of variety. May your child celebrate differences, finding richness in life's variety.
Especially - Especially - Particularly; specifically - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of especially throughout life.
Distinguish - Distinguishing represents discernment, excellence, and standing out positively. May your child distinguish themselves through excellence and integrity.
奈 means "fruit tree, question particle."
Question Particle - An interrogative or rhetorical expression.
Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.
Fruit Tree - Fruit trees represent patient cultivation and sweet harvest. May your child cultivate and harvest sweetness.
Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.
Nashi - Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of nashi throughout life.
珠 means "pearl, jewel, bead."
Pearl - Pears symbolize longevity, good health, and the sweetness of a well-lived life. May your child enjoy pear's sweetness—a long, healthy life filled with natural goodness.
Jewel - Jewels represent rarity, preciousness, and beauty that has been refined under pressure. May your child be a jewel—rare, precious, and beautiful through life's refining pressures.
Bead - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
七 means "seven, seven times."
珠 means "pearl, jewel, bead."
Pearl - Pears symbolize longevity, good health, and the sweetness of a well-lived life. May your child enjoy pear's sweetness—a long, healthy life filled with natural goodness.
Jewel - Jewels represent rarity, preciousness, and beauty that has been refined under pressure. May your child be a jewel—rare, precious, and beautiful through life's refining pressures.
Bead - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
南 means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."
South - The Southern Direction; one of the cardinal directions.
Sanskrit Transliteration - Used to represent sounds in Buddhist terminology.
South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.
To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
珠 means "pearl, jewel, bead."
Pearl - Pears symbolize longevity, good health, and the sweetness of a well-lived life. May your child enjoy pear's sweetness—a long, healthy life filled with natural goodness.
Jewel - Jewels represent rarity, preciousness, and beauty that has been refined under pressure. May your child be a jewel—rare, precious, and beautiful through life's refining pressures.
Bead - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
名 means "name, to name, reputation."
Name - A Designation; a given name.
Reputation - Fame; honor; achievements.
Achievement - Accomplishments or successes.
Counting - A word used to count people.
Famous - Well-known; renowned.
Formal - The outward appearance or surface.
Nominal - The "name" in "name and substance"; form; appearance; surface.
Notable - Being well-known or famous.
Name - Naming represents identity, recognition, and giving meaning. May your child's name bring them honor and purpose.
To Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.
Reputation - Reputation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of reputation.
Achievement - Achievement represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive achievement throughout life.
Counting - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Famous - Being famous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be famous, letting this quality guide their path.
Formal - Form represents shape, structure, and the visible expression of inner essence. May your child give beautiful form to their ideas, expressing their inner essence.
Nominal - Being nominal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be nominal, letting this quality guide their path.
Notable - Being notable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be notable, letting this quality guide their path.
珠 means "pearl, jewel, bead."
Pearl - Pears symbolize longevity, good health, and the sweetness of a well-lived life. May your child enjoy pear's sweetness—a long, healthy life filled with natural goodness.
Jewel - Jewels represent rarity, preciousness, and beauty that has been refined under pressure. May your child be a jewel—rare, precious, and beautiful through life's refining pressures.
Bead - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
夏 means "summer, grand, xia dynasty."
Summer - One of the four seasons; from the start of summer to the start of autumn; around June to August.
Xia Dynasty - The name of the oldest legendary dynasty in China.
Summer - Summer (夏) represents vitality, growth at its peak, and the fullness of life's energy. May your child embody summer's vibrant energy, living life at its fullest and brightest.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
Xia Dynasty - The Xia Dynasty represents ancient origins, the foundation upon which later civilizations were built. May your child appreciate their origins, building upon the foundations of those who came before.
珠 means "pearl, jewel, bead."
Pearl - Pears symbolize longevity, good health, and the sweetness of a well-lived life. May your child enjoy pear's sweetness—a long, healthy life filled with natural goodness.
Jewel - Jewels represent rarity, preciousness, and beauty that has been refined under pressure. May your child be a jewel—rare, precious, and beautiful through life's refining pressures.
Bead - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
胡 means "barbarian, random, what."
Barbarian - Ancient northern or western peoples of China.
What - A question word expressing doubt.
Ebisu - An ancient ethnic group living in the north and west of China.
Longevity - Long life.
Barbarian - Barbarian represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the barbarian's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Random - Random - Haphazard; careless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of random throughout life.
What - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Ebisu - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
Longevity - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
珠 means "pearl, jewel, bead."
Pearl - Pears symbolize longevity, good health, and the sweetness of a well-lived life. May your child enjoy pear's sweetness—a long, healthy life filled with natural goodness.
Jewel - Jewels represent rarity, preciousness, and beauty that has been refined under pressure. May your child be a jewel—rare, precious, and beautiful through life's refining pressures.
Bead - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
那 means "many, beautiful, peaceful."
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.
珠 means "pearl, jewel, bead."
Pearl - Pears symbolize longevity, good health, and the sweetness of a well-lived life. May your child enjoy pear's sweetness—a long, healthy life filled with natural goodness.
Jewel - Jewels represent rarity, preciousness, and beauty that has been refined under pressure. May your child be a jewel—rare, precious, and beautiful through life's refining pressures.
Bead - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
雫 means "drop, drip, dewdrop."
Drop - A small amount of liquid; a droplet.
Dewdrop - A small bead of water.
Drip - Water falling in drops.
Drop - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Dewdrop - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Drip - Dripping represents patience, accumulated effect, and persistent small actions. May your child understand the power of persistence.
萩 means "bush clover."
Hagi City - A city located in the northern part of Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Yama-hagi - A general term for deciduous shrubs of the Fabaceae family.
Hagi City - Cities represent civilization, opportunity, and the gathering of diverse peoples. May your child thrive in cities, finding opportunity amid civilization's diversity.
Yama-hagi - Yama-Hagi - A general term for deciduous shrubs of the Taxacea - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of yama-hagi throughout life.
菜 means "vegetable, greens, dish."
Vegetable - An edible plant.
Greens - Leafy vegetables.
Dish - A food preparation.
Cuisine - A style of cooking.
Vegetable - Being vegetable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be vegetable, letting this quality guide their path.
Greens - Green represents growth, youth, and the fresh vitality of spring. May your child remain ever-growing and vital, fresh as green spring leaves.
Dish - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Cuisine - Cuisine - A style of cooking - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of cuisine throughout life.
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Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
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