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Takechan(たけちゃん)
Norikun( のりくん)
Norichan( のりちゃん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Takenori
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 "Takenori," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
豪 means "excellent, strong, leader."
Excellent - Outstanding; superior in ability.
Australia - Abbreviation for Australia.
Gallant - Chivalrous; dashing.
Porcupine - A wild animal.
Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.
Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
Leader - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.
Australia - Australia - Abbreviation for Australia - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of australia throughout life.
Coarse Hair - Hair represents vitality, beauty, and in Japan, spiritual power and discipline. May your child possess vitality and beauty, their hair a crown of health.
Gallant - Gallant - Chivalrous; dashing - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gallant throughout life.
Hair - Hair represents vitality, beauty, and in Japan, spiritual power and discipline. May your child possess vitality and beauty, their hair a crown of health.
Porcupine - The porcupine represents self-protection, boundaries, and inner gentleness beneath defenses. May your child know when to protect themselves while remaining kind.
Rich - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
則 means "rule, law, then."
Rule - A Regulation; a principle.
Regulation - A set of rules or laws that govern a particular activity or area.
To Follow - To adhere to a set of rules or regulations.
Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.
Then - Then - Therefore; consequently - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of then throughout life.
Follow - Following represents learning, respect, and wise discipleship. May your child follow worthy examples and lead others well.
Regulation - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
To Follow - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.
学 means "to learn, to study, learning."
Learning - The Act of Studying; scholarship; academic theory.
Imitate - To copy or follow the behavior or example of another.
Teach - To impart knowledge or skills to someone by instruction or example.
To Learn - Learning is a sacred privilege, the path to wisdom and self-improvement. May your child love learning throughout their life, growing wiser with each passing year.
Learning - Teachers and scholars illuminate the path of knowledge for others. May your child both learn eagerly and share knowledge generously.
Imitate - Imitation represents learning, respect for masters, and skill development. May your child imitate the best qualities of those they admire.
Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.
School - Teachers and scholars illuminate the path of knowledge for others. May your child both learn eagerly and share knowledge generously.
Teach - Teaching represents sharing knowledge, guiding growth, and enlightening others. May your child teach with patience and learn throughout life.
徳 means "virtue, morality, grace."
Virtue - Moral Excellence; good character.
Gratitude - Thankfulness; appreciation.
Profit - Gain or advantage, usually financial.
Virtue - Virtue represents moral excellence and the inner strength that comes from living righteously. May your child cultivate virtue as their greatest treasure, more precious than gold or fame.
Morality - Morality - Ethical Conduct; righteousness - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of morality throughout life.
Grace - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.
Gratitude - Gratitude (感謝) is deeply valued in Japan, appreciating even small kindnesses and nature's gifts. May your child live with deep gratitude, appreciating every blessing life offers.
Profit - Profit represents gain, benefit, and positive return on effort. May your child profit from their efforts while benefiting others.
丈 means "height, to measure, length unit."
Length Unit - One Jō Equals Ten 尺; about 303 centimeters in Japan.
Elder - A respectful term for elderly or senior persons.
Honorific - An honorific added to kabuki actors' stage names.
Measurement - To measure something, such as land.
Particle - Used for the particles 'take' and 'dake'.
Respect - A term used to show respect for elderly people or elders.
Height - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Length Unit - Length Unit - One jō equals ten 尺; about 303 centimeters in - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of length unit throughout life.
Elder - Elders carry the wisdom of experience and the duty to guide the young. May your child both honor elders and become a wise elder themselves.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.
Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
統 means "govern, unify, system."
Line, Connection - A line or connection between two points.
Regulation, Norm - A regulation or norm that is followed.
Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Unify - Unifying represents bringing together, creating harmony, and building consensus. May your child unify those around them in common purpose.
System - Bridges connect what is separated and enable crossing over. May your child build bridges of understanding and connection.
Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Line, Connection - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Regulation, Norm - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Unity, Cohesion - Unity/Cohesion represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of unity/cohesion.
雄 means "male, superior, strong."
Prosperous - Having Vigor; energetic.
Male - The masculine represents strength, protection, and active energy. May your child embody vigorous strength of character.
Superior - Superior represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the superior's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.
伯 means "count, eldest, uncle."
Uncle - Father's elder brother.
Elder - The oldest person or the highest ranking person.
Expert - One skilled in a particular art.
Count - Counting represents attention to detail, value, and appreciation. May your child count their blessings and value what truly matters.
Eldest - Eldest - The Firstborn; the senior - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of eldest throughout life.
Uncle - Uncle - Father's elder brother - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of uncle throughout life.
Chief - Chief - The Head; the leader - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chief throughout life.
Elder - Elders carry the wisdom of experience and the duty to guide the young. May your child both honor elders and become a wise elder themselves.
Expert - Expertise represents mastery, deep knowledge, and skilled accomplishment. May your child become an expert in their chosen field through dedicated practice.
武 means "military, brave, war."
Brave - Courageous; valiant.
To Succeed - Taking up the mantle of a predecessor.
Trace - The footprints of a predecessor or the legacy of a past endeavor.
Unit of Measurement - Half the length of a step.
Military - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Brave - Brave - Courageous; valiant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.
War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.
Warrior - Warriors embody courage, discipline, and the protection of others. May your child have a warrior's spirit, brave and disciplined.
Strong and Fierce - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
To Succeed - The act of succeed represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child succeed with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Trace - Tracing represents following wisdom, learning from the past, and careful study. May your child trace paths of wisdom left by those before them.
Unit of Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
祝 means "celebrate, congratulate, bless."
Celebrate - To Honor with Festivities; to mark joyous occasions.
To Celebrate - To wish for happiness and to pray for good fortune.
Congratulate - To Express Good Wishes; to felicitate.
Poem - Words to inform the gods.
Priest - One who serves the gods; a shrine attendant.
Celebrate - Celebrate - To honor with festivities; to mark joyous occasion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of celebrate throughout life.
To Celebrate - The act of celebrate represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child celebrate with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Congratulate - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Bless - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.
Poem - Poems capture beauty and truth in condensed, powerful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express deep truths beautifully.
Prayer - Prayer represents communication with the divine, hope, and spiritual connection. May your child's prayers be heard and answered with divine wisdom.
Priest - Priest - One who serves the gods; a shrine attendant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of priest throughout life.
孟 means "eldest, beginning, strive."
Eldest - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Strive - Being strive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be strive, letting this quality guide their path.
Great - Greatness encompasses exceptional ability, noble character, and significant achievement. May your child achieve true greatness—not just in accomplishment, but in character.
紀 means "chronicle, era, order."
Chronicle - Chronicle - A record of events - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chronicle throughout life.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Record, Document - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.
Rule, Law - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Year, Age - Years mark growth, accumulate wisdom, and measure the journey of life. May your child's years be many and fruitful, each one adding wisdom.
武 means "military, brave, war."
Brave - Courageous; valiant.
To Succeed - Taking up the mantle of a predecessor.
Trace - The footprints of a predecessor or the legacy of a past endeavor.
Unit of Measurement - Half the length of a step.
Military - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Brave - Brave - Courageous; valiant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.
War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.
Warrior - Warriors embody courage, discipline, and the protection of others. May your child have a warrior's spirit, brave and disciplined.
Strong and Fierce - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
To Succeed - The act of succeed represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child succeed with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Trace - Tracing represents following wisdom, learning from the past, and careful study. May your child trace paths of wisdom left by those before them.
Unit of Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
德 means "virtue, morality, grace."
Virtue - Moral Excellence; good character and conduct.
Morality - Ethical Principles; righteousness in behavior.
Good Character or Moral Excellence - The qualities of a person's character that are considered to be morally good or virtuous.
Gratitude - Feeling Thankful; appreciating blessings received.
Virtue - Virtue represents moral excellence and the inner strength that comes from living righteously. May your child cultivate virtue as their greatest treasure, more precious than gold or fame.
Morality - Morality - Ethical Principles; righteousness in behavior - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of morality throughout life.
Grace - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.
Benefit - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Good Character or Moral Excellence - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.
Gratitude - Gratitude (感謝) is deeply valued in Japan, appreciating even small kindnesses and nature's gifts. May your child live with deep gratitude, appreciating every blessing life offers.
武 means "military, brave, war."
Brave - Courageous; valiant.
To Succeed - Taking up the mantle of a predecessor.
Trace - The footprints of a predecessor or the legacy of a past endeavor.
Unit of Measurement - Half the length of a step.
Military - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Brave - Brave - Courageous; valiant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.
War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.
Warrior - Warriors embody courage, discipline, and the protection of others. May your child have a warrior's spirit, brave and disciplined.
Strong and Fierce - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
To Succeed - The act of succeed represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child succeed with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Trace - Tracing represents following wisdom, learning from the past, and careful study. May your child trace paths of wisdom left by those before them.
Unit of Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
法 means "law, method, buddhist teaching."
Method - A way of doing things.
Division, Fraction - This could refer to dividing something into fractions or parts.
Model, Example, Pattern - This could refer to using something as a model or example to follow.
Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.
Method - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Buddhist Teaching - Buddhist Teaching represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in buddhist teaching with purpose and skill.
Division, Fraction - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Model, Example, Pattern - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.
毅 means "strong."
Strong - Having great strength or power.
Determined - Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.
Resolute - Having or showing firm determination.
Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
Determined - Determined - Having made a firm decision and being resolved not - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of determined throughout life.
Resolute - Resolution represents firm determination and unwavering purpose. May your child pursue their purpose with resolution.
憲 means "constitution, law, model."
Constitution - Fundamental Law; basic rules.
Law - A Regulation; a statute.
Follow as an Example - To use something as a model or guide to follow.
Official - A person who holds a position of authority or responsibility in a government or organization.
Rule, Regulation - A set of laws, regulations, or principles that govern a particular activity or behavior.
Take Over - To seize control of something, usually by force.
Constitution - Constitution represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constitution.
Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.
Model - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.
Follow as an Example - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
Rule, Regulation - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Take Over - Taking represents receiving with gratitude and claiming what is rightfully one's own. May your child receive graciously and claim their rightful place with confidence.
武 means "military, brave, war."
Brave - Courageous; valiant.
To Succeed - Taking up the mantle of a predecessor.
Trace - The footprints of a predecessor or the legacy of a past endeavor.
Unit of Measurement - Half the length of a step.
Military - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Brave - Brave - Courageous; valiant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.
War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.
Warrior - Warriors embody courage, discipline, and the protection of others. May your child have a warrior's spirit, brave and disciplined.
Strong and Fierce - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
To Succeed - The act of succeed represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child succeed with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Trace - Tracing represents following wisdom, learning from the past, and careful study. May your child trace paths of wisdom left by those before them.
Unit of Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
宣 means "declare, spread, imperial."
Spread - To Disseminate; to make known.
Dispatch - To send out or circulate.
Manifest - To make clear or obvious.
Permeate - To spread widely and be present everywhere.
Proclaim - To make a formal announcement.
Declare - Declare - To Announce; to proclaim - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of declare throughout life.
Spread - Spreading represents sharing, expansion, and the dissemination of good. May your child spread kindness and knowledge wherever they go.
Imperial - Being imperial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be imperial, letting this quality guide their path.
Dispatch - Dispatch - To send out or circulate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of dispatch throughout life.
Manifest - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Permeate - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
Proclaim - Proclaim - To make a formal announcement - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of proclaim throughout life.
剛 means "strong, rigid, hard."
Hard - Solid and firm.
Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature.
Firm - Having a solid, almost unyielding structure or consistency.
Immediate - Happening or done without delay.
Precise - Exact and accurate.
Resolute - Having a strong determination and a firm purpose.
Sturdy - Strong and durable.
Rigid - Rigid - Stiff; unyielding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rigid throughout life.
Hard - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. May your child be hard in resolve, resilient and unwavering in their commitments.
Fierce - Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fierce throughout life.
Firm - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
Immediate - Immediate - Happening or done without delay - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of immediate throughout life.
Precise - Precise - Exact and accurate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of precise throughout life.
Resolute - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
Sturdy - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
典 means "classic, ceremony, law."
Ceremony - A formal event.
Book, Text - A written work, especially one of value or importance.
Deposit, Store - To put something into a place for safekeeping.
Govern, Administer - To have control or authority over something.
Standard, Benchmark - A point of reference that remains unchanged.
Teaching, Instruction - A lesson or set of instructions given to someone.
Classic - Being classic represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be classic, letting this quality guide their path.
Ceremony - Ceremony - A formal event - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ceremony throughout life.
Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.
Book, Text - Books contain the accumulated wisdom of humanity, treasures waiting to be discovered. May your child love books, discovering treasures of wisdom within their pages.
Deposit, Store - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Govern, Administer - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Standard, Benchmark - Standing represents resolve, presence, and the courage to hold one's ground. May your child stand firm in their convictions, unmoved by pressure.
Teaching, Instruction - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
剛 means "strong, rigid, hard."
Hard - Solid and firm.
Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature.
Firm - Having a solid, almost unyielding structure or consistency.
Immediate - Happening or done without delay.
Precise - Exact and accurate.
Resolute - Having a strong determination and a firm purpose.
Sturdy - Strong and durable.
Rigid - Rigid - Stiff; unyielding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rigid throughout life.
Hard - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. May your child be hard in resolve, resilient and unwavering in their commitments.
Fierce - Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fierce throughout life.
Firm - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
Immediate - Immediate - Happening or done without delay - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of immediate throughout life.
Precise - Precise - Exact and accurate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of precise throughout life.
Resolute - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
Sturdy - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
憲 means "constitution, law, model."
Constitution - Fundamental Law; basic rules.
Law - A Regulation; a statute.
Follow as an Example - To use something as a model or guide to follow.
Official - A person who holds a position of authority or responsibility in a government or organization.
Rule, Regulation - A set of laws, regulations, or principles that govern a particular activity or behavior.
Take Over - To seize control of something, usually by force.
Constitution - Constitution represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constitution.
Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.
Model - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.
Follow as an Example - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
Rule, Regulation - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Take Over - Taking represents receiving with gratitude and claiming what is rightfully one's own. May your child receive graciously and claim their rightful place with confidence.
武 means "military, brave, war."
Brave - Courageous; valiant.
To Succeed - Taking up the mantle of a predecessor.
Trace - The footprints of a predecessor or the legacy of a past endeavor.
Unit of Measurement - Half the length of a step.
Military - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Brave - Brave - Courageous; valiant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.
War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.
Warrior - Warriors embody courage, discipline, and the protection of others. May your child have a warrior's spirit, brave and disciplined.
Strong and Fierce - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
To Succeed - The act of succeed represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child succeed with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Trace - Tracing represents following wisdom, learning from the past, and careful study. May your child trace paths of wisdom left by those before them.
Unit of Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
憲 means "constitution, law, model."
Constitution - Fundamental Law; basic rules.
Law - A Regulation; a statute.
Follow as an Example - To use something as a model or guide to follow.
Official - A person who holds a position of authority or responsibility in a government or organization.
Rule, Regulation - A set of laws, regulations, or principles that govern a particular activity or behavior.
Take Over - To seize control of something, usually by force.
Constitution - Constitution represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constitution.
Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.
Model - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.
Follow as an Example - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
Rule, Regulation - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Take Over - Taking represents receiving with gratitude and claiming what is rightfully one's own. May your child receive graciously and claim their rightful place with confidence.
丈 means "height, to measure, length unit."
Length Unit - One Jō Equals Ten 尺; about 303 centimeters in Japan.
Elder - A respectful term for elderly or senior persons.
Honorific - An honorific added to kabuki actors' stage names.
Measurement - To measure something, such as land.
Particle - Used for the particles 'take' and 'dake'.
Respect - A term used to show respect for elderly people or elders.
Height - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Length Unit - Length Unit - One jō equals ten 尺; about 303 centimeters in - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of length unit throughout life.
Elder - Elders carry the wisdom of experience and the duty to guide the young. May your child both honor elders and become a wise elder themselves.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.
Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
忠 means "loyalty, faithful, sincere."
Devotion - Serving one's lord with sincerity and dedication.
Diligence - Being earnest and serious in one's work.
Justice - Being a third-ranking official in the court of justice.
Loyalty - Loyalty (忠) is fundamental to Japanese values, representing faithfulness to one's commitments. May your child be truly loyal, faithful to family, friends, and their own principles.
Sincere - Sincerity represents authenticity, honesty, and the alignment of heart with action. May your child be sincere in all things, their heart and actions in harmony.
Devotion - Devotion represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of devotion.
Diligence - Diligence represents dedicated effort and the Japanese value of continuous improvement (kaizen). May your child embrace diligence, improving steadily through dedicated, joyful effort.
Justice - Justice means fairness and righteousness, standing up for what is right and equitable. May your child champion justice, standing firm for fairness and the rights of all.
健 means "healthy, strong, skilled."
Healthy - In good physical condition.
Long-lasting - Having the ability to last for a long time.
Powerful - Having great strength and power.
Healthy - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
Skilled - Skilled - Capable; talented - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of skilled throughout life.
Long-lasting - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
Powerful - Being powerful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be powerful, letting this quality guide their path.
了 means "complete, understand, end."
Understand - To comprehend fully.
End - The conclusion of something.
To Finish or End Something - This refers to the completion of a task or event.
Not at All - This refers to having no presence or trace of something.
Complete - Completing represents fulfillment, wholeness, and thorough accomplishment. May your child complete their tasks and fulfill their purpose.
Understand - Understanding represents wisdom, empathy, and deep comprehension. May your child understand others deeply and be understood in return.
End - Ending represents conclusion, completion, and making way for new beginnings. May your child end things well and embrace new beginnings.
To Finish or End Something - Endings represent completion, closure, and the wisdom of finishing well. May your child finish well, bringing all they start to proper completion.
Not at All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.
健 means "healthy, strong, skilled."
Healthy - In good physical condition.
Long-lasting - Having the ability to last for a long time.
Powerful - Having great strength and power.
Healthy - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
Skilled - Skilled - Capable; talented - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of skilled throughout life.
Long-lasting - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
Powerful - Being powerful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be powerful, letting this quality guide their path.
礼 means "courtesy, ritual, thanks."
Ritual - A ceremonial act.
Thanks - An expression of gratitude.
Bow - A gesture of respect and gratitude.
Gift - Monetary or verbal gifts to express appreciation.
Respect - Showing respect to others and expressing gratitude.
Courtesy - Courtesy - Polite Behavior; manners - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of courtesy throughout life.
Ritual - Being ritual represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be ritual, letting this quality guide their path.
Thanks - Thanksgiving represents gratitude, recognition, and appreciation for blessings. May your child live with thanksgiving, grateful for every blessing.
Bow - The bow represents respect, humility, and honoring others. May your child bow in respect to those who deserve honor.
Gift - Congratulatory gifts represent shared joy, celebration, and the bonds of community. May your child give and receive gifts of celebration, sharing joy with many.
Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
剛 means "strong, rigid, hard."
Hard - Solid and firm.
Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature.
Firm - Having a solid, almost unyielding structure or consistency.
Immediate - Happening or done without delay.
Precise - Exact and accurate.
Resolute - Having a strong determination and a firm purpose.
Sturdy - Strong and durable.
Rigid - Rigid - Stiff; unyielding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rigid throughout life.
Hard - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. May your child be hard in resolve, resilient and unwavering in their commitments.
Fierce - Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fierce throughout life.
Firm - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
Immediate - Immediate - Happening or done without delay - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of immediate throughout life.
Precise - Precise - Exact and accurate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of precise throughout life.
Resolute - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
Sturdy - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
則 means "rule, law, then."
Rule - A Regulation; a principle.
Regulation - A set of rules or laws that govern a particular activity or area.
To Follow - To adhere to a set of rules or regulations.
Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.
Then - Then - Therefore; consequently - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of then throughout life.
Follow - Following represents learning, respect, and wise discipleship. May your child follow worthy examples and lead others well.
Regulation - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
To Follow - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.
剛 means "strong, rigid, hard."
Hard - Solid and firm.
Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature.
Firm - Having a solid, almost unyielding structure or consistency.
Immediate - Happening or done without delay.
Precise - Exact and accurate.
Resolute - Having a strong determination and a firm purpose.
Sturdy - Strong and durable.
Rigid - Rigid - Stiff; unyielding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rigid throughout life.
Hard - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. May your child be hard in resolve, resilient and unwavering in their commitments.
Fierce - Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fierce throughout life.
Firm - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
Immediate - Immediate - Happening or done without delay - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of immediate throughout life.
Precise - Precise - Exact and accurate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of precise throughout life.
Resolute - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
Sturdy - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
教 means "to teach, teaching, religious teaching."
To Cause - In the pattern "to cause A to do B."
Doctrine - A set of beliefs or principles taught by a religion.
Guide - To lead or direct someone in the right direction.
Impose - To force someone to accept or comply with something.
Instruct - To give someone instructions or advice.
Precept - A rule or principle that is intended to regulate behaviour.
To Teach - Teaching is the noble act of passing wisdom to others, multiplying one's positive impact. May your child teach others generously, multiplying their wisdom through those they guide.
To Cause - The act of cause represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child cause with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Teaching - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Religious Teaching - Religious Teaching represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in religious teaching with purpose and skill.
Doctrine - Doctrine - A set of beliefs or principles taught by a religio - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of doctrine throughout life.
Guide - Guiding represents leadership, wisdom, and helping others find their way. May your child guide others with wisdom and compassion.
Impose - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Instruct - Instruct - To give someone instructions or advice - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of instruct throughout life.
Precept - Precept - A rule or principle that is intended to regulate b - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of precept throughout life.
剛 means "strong, rigid, hard."
Hard - Solid and firm.
Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature.
Firm - Having a solid, almost unyielding structure or consistency.
Immediate - Happening or done without delay.
Precise - Exact and accurate.
Resolute - Having a strong determination and a firm purpose.
Sturdy - Strong and durable.
Rigid - Rigid - Stiff; unyielding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rigid throughout life.
Hard - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. May your child be hard in resolve, resilient and unwavering in their commitments.
Fierce - Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fierce throughout life.
Firm - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
Immediate - Immediate - Happening or done without delay - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of immediate throughout life.
Precise - Precise - Exact and accurate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of precise throughout life.
Resolute - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
Sturdy - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
法 means "law, method, buddhist teaching."
Method - A way of doing things.
Division, Fraction - This could refer to dividing something into fractions or parts.
Model, Example, Pattern - This could refer to using something as a model or example to follow.
Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.
Method - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Buddhist Teaching - Buddhist Teaching represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in buddhist teaching with purpose and skill.
Division, Fraction - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Model, Example, Pattern - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.
剛 means "strong, rigid, hard."
Hard - Solid and firm.
Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature.
Firm - Having a solid, almost unyielding structure or consistency.
Immediate - Happening or done without delay.
Precise - Exact and accurate.
Resolute - Having a strong determination and a firm purpose.
Sturdy - Strong and durable.
Rigid - Rigid - Stiff; unyielding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rigid throughout life.
Hard - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. May your child be hard in resolve, resilient and unwavering in their commitments.
Fierce - Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fierce throughout life.
Firm - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
Immediate - Immediate - Happening or done without delay - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of immediate throughout life.
Precise - Precise - Exact and accurate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of precise throughout life.
Resolute - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
Sturdy - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
範 means "mold, rule."
Rule - Regulation; law; model; example. same as 笵.
Law - A system of rules and regulations established by a government.
Mold - Molding represents forming, influencing, and patient shaping. May your child be molded by good influences and mold others well.
Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.
剛 means "strong, rigid, hard."
Hard - Solid and firm.
Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature.
Firm - Having a solid, almost unyielding structure or consistency.
Immediate - Happening or done without delay.
Precise - Exact and accurate.
Resolute - Having a strong determination and a firm purpose.
Sturdy - Strong and durable.
Rigid - Rigid - Stiff; unyielding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rigid throughout life.
Hard - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. May your child be hard in resolve, resilient and unwavering in their commitments.
Fierce - Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fierce throughout life.
Firm - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
Immediate - Immediate - Happening or done without delay - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of immediate throughout life.
Precise - Precise - Exact and accurate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of precise throughout life.
Resolute - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
Sturdy - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
紀 means "chronicle, era, order."
Chronicle - Chronicle - A record of events - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chronicle throughout life.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Record, Document - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.
Rule, Law - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Year, Age - Years mark growth, accumulate wisdom, and measure the journey of life. May your child's years be many and fruitful, each one adding wisdom.
剛 means "strong, rigid, hard."
Hard - Solid and firm.
Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature.
Firm - Having a solid, almost unyielding structure or consistency.
Immediate - Happening or done without delay.
Precise - Exact and accurate.
Resolute - Having a strong determination and a firm purpose.
Sturdy - Strong and durable.
Rigid - Rigid - Stiff; unyielding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rigid throughout life.
Hard - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. May your child be hard in resolve, resilient and unwavering in their commitments.
Fierce - Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fierce throughout life.
Firm - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
Immediate - Immediate - Happening or done without delay - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of immediate throughout life.
Precise - Precise - Exact and accurate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of precise throughout life.
Resolute - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
Sturdy - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
規 means "rule, compass, standard."
Rule - A Regulation or Principle; a standard.
Compass - A tool for drawing circles.
Standard - A Criterion for Measurement; a norm.
Admonish - To caution or advise against something.
Devise - To plan or invent something.
Model - A pattern or example that is used as a guide.
Precept - A rule or principle that guides behavior.
Rectify - To make something right or correct.
Uphold - To maintain or support something.
Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Compass - The compass represents direction, guidance, and finding the true way. May your child always find their true direction.
Standard - Standing represents resolve, presence, and the courage to hold one's ground. May your child stand firm in their convictions, unmoved by pressure.
Admonish - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Correct - Correctness represents accuracy, righteousness, and alignment with truth. May your child always seek what is correct, living in alignment with truth.
Devise - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Model - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.
Plan - Planning represents foresight, preparation, and thoughtful action. May your child plan wisely and prepare well for the future.
Precept - Precept - A rule or principle that guides behavior - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of precept throughout life.
Rectify - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Uphold - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
剛 means "strong, rigid, hard."
Hard - Solid and firm.
Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature.
Firm - Having a solid, almost unyielding structure or consistency.
Immediate - Happening or done without delay.
Precise - Exact and accurate.
Resolute - Having a strong determination and a firm purpose.
Sturdy - Strong and durable.
Rigid - Rigid - Stiff; unyielding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rigid throughout life.
Hard - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. May your child be hard in resolve, resilient and unwavering in their commitments.
Fierce - Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fierce throughout life.
Firm - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
Immediate - Immediate - Happening or done without delay - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of immediate throughout life.
Precise - Precise - Exact and accurate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of precise throughout life.
Resolute - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
Sturdy - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
記 means "to record, to remember, account."
To Remember - To keep in mind.
Account - Something written about events.
Kojiki - An abbreviation for "Records of Ancient Matters."
To Record - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.
A Written Record - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.
To Remember - Remembering represents honoring the past, learning from history, and gratitude. May your child remember well, honoring the past while creating the future.
Account - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Kojiki - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Mark - Mark - A Symbol; a sign - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of mark throughout life.
剛 means "strong, rigid, hard."
Hard - Solid and firm.
Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature.
Firm - Having a solid, almost unyielding structure or consistency.
Immediate - Happening or done without delay.
Precise - Exact and accurate.
Resolute - Having a strong determination and a firm purpose.
Sturdy - Strong and durable.
Rigid - Rigid - Stiff; unyielding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rigid throughout life.
Hard - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. May your child be hard in resolve, resilient and unwavering in their commitments.
Fierce - Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fierce throughout life.
Firm - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
Immediate - Immediate - Happening or done without delay - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of immediate throughout life.
Precise - Precise - Exact and accurate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of precise throughout life.
Resolute - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
Sturdy - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
載 means "to ride, to place, to record."
To Accomplish - To Carry Out; to implement.
Again - Once more.
To Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Again - Again - Once more - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of again throughout life.
Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Here - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Job, Business - Job/Business represents an important quality of character. May your child develop job/business as part of their character.
Place, Install - Place represents belonging, position, and having a proper location in the world. May your child find their place in the world, where they belong and can flourish.
Record, Write - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.
Ride, Carry - Ride/Carry - To ride or carry on a boat or vehicle - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ride/carry throughout life.
Words of Oath - 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.
Work - Working represents effort, contribution, and meaningful labor. May your child work with purpose and find satisfaction in effort.
Year - Years mark growth, accumulate wisdom, and measure the journey of life. May your child's years be many and fruitful, each one adding wisdom.
孟 means "eldest, beginning, strive."
Eldest - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Strive - Being strive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be strive, letting this quality guide their path.
Great - Greatness encompasses exceptional ability, noble character, and significant achievement. May your child achieve true greatness—not just in accomplishment, but in character.
玄 means "black, profound, distant."
Deep, Mysterious - Something that is profound and mysterious.
Heaven - The color of the sky.
North - The northern direction.
Black - Black represents formality, mystery, and the profound depths of the unknown. May your child have black's dignity, comfortable with mystery and the unknown.
Profound - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Distant - Distance represents perspective, longing, and far-reaching vision. May your child see distant goals clearly and work toward them.
Deep, Mysterious - Depth represents profound understanding, emotional richness, and wisdom beyond the surface. May your child have depth of character, understanding life's profound truths.
Heaven - Heaven represents the celestial realm where ancestors watch over the living, and the source of all blessings. May your child live under heaven's protection, guided by ancestral wisdom and divine grace.
North - North represents guidance, direction, and unwavering steadfastness. May your child be a north star to others, providing guidance and direction.
岳 means "mountain, summit."
Mountain - The mountain represents stability, aspiration, and majestic permanence. May your child stand firm like a mountain.
Summit - The summit represents the pinnacle of achievement, the reward of perseverance, and the joy of reaching one's highest goals. May your child reach many summits in life through dedication and courage.
Peak - Peaks represent achievement, high points, and reaching summits. May your child reach the peaks of their aspirations.
範 means "mold, rule."
Rule - Regulation; law; model; example. same as 笵.
Law - A system of rules and regulations established by a government.
Mold - Molding represents forming, influencing, and patient shaping. May your child be molded by good influences and mold others well.
Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.
岳 means "mountain, summit."
Mountain - The mountain represents stability, aspiration, and majestic permanence. May your child stand firm like a mountain.
Summit - The summit represents the pinnacle of achievement, the reward of perseverance, and the joy of reaching one's highest goals. May your child reach many summits in life through dedication and courage.
Peak - Peaks represent achievement, high points, and reaching summits. May your child reach the peaks of their aspirations.
紀 means "chronicle, era, order."
Chronicle - Chronicle - A record of events - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chronicle throughout life.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Record, Document - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.
Rule, Law - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Year, Age - Years mark growth, accumulate wisdom, and measure the journey of life. May your child's years be many and fruitful, each one adding wisdom.
武 means "military, brave, war."
Brave - Courageous; valiant.
To Succeed - Taking up the mantle of a predecessor.
Trace - The footprints of a predecessor or the legacy of a past endeavor.
Unit of Measurement - Half the length of a step.
Military - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Brave - Brave - Courageous; valiant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.
War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.
Warrior - Warriors embody courage, discipline, and the protection of others. May your child have a warrior's spirit, brave and disciplined.
Strong and Fierce - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
To Succeed - The act of succeed represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child succeed with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Trace - Tracing represents following wisdom, learning from the past, and careful study. May your child trace paths of wisdom left by those before them.
Unit of Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
典 means "classic, ceremony, law."
Ceremony - A formal event.
Book, Text - A written work, especially one of value or importance.
Deposit, Store - To put something into a place for safekeeping.
Govern, Administer - To have control or authority over something.
Standard, Benchmark - A point of reference that remains unchanged.
Teaching, Instruction - A lesson or set of instructions given to someone.
Classic - Being classic represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be classic, letting this quality guide their path.
Ceremony - Ceremony - A formal event - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ceremony throughout life.
Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.
Book, Text - Books contain the accumulated wisdom of humanity, treasures waiting to be discovered. May your child love books, discovering treasures of wisdom within their pages.
Deposit, Store - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Govern, Administer - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Standard, Benchmark - Standing represents resolve, presence, and the courage to hold one's ground. May your child stand firm in their convictions, unmoved by pressure.
Teaching, Instruction - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
武 means "military, brave, war."
Brave - Courageous; valiant.
To Succeed - Taking up the mantle of a predecessor.
Trace - The footprints of a predecessor or the legacy of a past endeavor.
Unit of Measurement - Half the length of a step.
Military - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Brave - Brave - Courageous; valiant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.
War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.
Warrior - Warriors embody courage, discipline, and the protection of others. May your child have a warrior's spirit, brave and disciplined.
Strong and Fierce - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
To Succeed - The act of succeed represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child succeed with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Trace - Tracing represents following wisdom, learning from the past, and careful study. May your child trace paths of wisdom left by those before them.
Unit of Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
則 means "rule, law, then."
Rule - A Regulation; a principle.
Regulation - A set of rules or laws that govern a particular activity or area.
To Follow - To adhere to a set of rules or regulations.
Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.
Then - Then - Therefore; consequently - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of then throughout life.
Follow - Following represents learning, respect, and wise discipleship. May your child follow worthy examples and lead others well.
Regulation - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
To Follow - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.
武 means "military, brave, war."
Brave - Courageous; valiant.
To Succeed - Taking up the mantle of a predecessor.
Trace - The footprints of a predecessor or the legacy of a past endeavor.
Unit of Measurement - Half the length of a step.
Military - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Brave - Brave - Courageous; valiant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.
War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.
Warrior - Warriors embody courage, discipline, and the protection of others. May your child have a warrior's spirit, brave and disciplined.
Strong and Fierce - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
To Succeed - The act of succeed represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child succeed with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Trace - Tracing represents following wisdom, learning from the past, and careful study. May your child trace paths of wisdom left by those before them.
Unit of Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
徳 means "virtue, morality, grace."
Virtue - Moral Excellence; good character.
Gratitude - Thankfulness; appreciation.
Profit - Gain or advantage, usually financial.
Virtue - Virtue represents moral excellence and the inner strength that comes from living righteously. May your child cultivate virtue as their greatest treasure, more precious than gold or fame.
Morality - Morality - Ethical Conduct; righteousness - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of morality throughout life.
Grace - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.
Gratitude - Gratitude (感謝) is deeply valued in Japan, appreciating even small kindnesses and nature's gifts. May your child live with deep gratitude, appreciating every blessing life offers.
Profit - Profit represents gain, benefit, and positive return on effort. May your child profit from their efforts while benefiting others.
武 means "military, brave, war."
Brave - Courageous; valiant.
To Succeed - Taking up the mantle of a predecessor.
Trace - The footprints of a predecessor or the legacy of a past endeavor.
Unit of Measurement - Half the length of a step.
Military - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Brave - Brave - Courageous; valiant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.
War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.
Warrior - Warriors embody courage, discipline, and the protection of others. May your child have a warrior's spirit, brave and disciplined.
Strong and Fierce - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
To Succeed - The act of succeed represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child succeed with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Trace - Tracing represents following wisdom, learning from the past, and careful study. May your child trace paths of wisdom left by those before them.
Unit of Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
毅 means "strong."
Strong - Having great strength or power.
Determined - Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.
Resolute - Having or showing firm determination.
Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
Determined - Determined - Having made a firm decision and being resolved not - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of determined throughout life.
Resolute - Resolution represents firm determination and unwavering purpose. May your child pursue their purpose with resolution.
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What is Hiragana?
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.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
What are English Syllables?
A syllable is a unit of pronunciation in English — it’s the beat you hear when you say a word.
Here are a few quick examples:
cat = 1 syllable
ba-by = 2 syllables
beau-ti-ful = 3 syllables
On this site, English Syllables show how a name naturally breaks into sounds when spoken in English. This helps you understand how English speakers naturally say the name and where they pause between sounds.
What are Japanese Morae?
A mora (plural: morae, Japanese: 拍 Haku) is the basic unit of sound in Japanese — think of it as one rhythmic “beat” when speaking.
Here are a few quick examples:
あ (a) = 1 mora
あい (a-i) = 2 morae
きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
On this site, Japanese Morae show how many “beats” a name has in Japanese. Most Japanese names have about 2–4 morae, which affects how natural and rhythmic the name sounds to native speakers.
This helps you see how the name fits into the natural rhythm of Japanese speech.
What is English Transcription?
“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
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