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Japanese boy(male) nameTan
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:たん
  • Katakanatip:タン
  • English transcriptionstip:Tan, Tann
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Tanchan(たんちゃん)Click to speech たんちゃんTanchin( たんちん)Click to speech  たんちんTankun( たんくん)Click to speech  たんくん

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

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameTan

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 variations

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

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Click to speech たんAdd to First Names FavoritesShare探 - Tan -Copy 探

means "search, look for."

  • Search - To look for something or someone.

  • Seek - To try to find something or someone.

  • Explore - To investigate or examine something in detail.

  • Inquire - To ask for information or to make inquiries.

Name ideas examples

  • To Seek - It implies a sense of exploration and discovery. It suggests that the child will be curious and eager to learn and experience new things.

  • To Search - It implies a sense of determination and perseverance. It suggests that the child will be driven and willing to work hard to achieve their goals.

  • To Explore - It implies a sense of adventure and curiosity. It suggests that the child will be open to new experiences and willing to take risks.

  • To Inquire - It implies a sense of inquisitiveness and intelligence. It suggests that the child will be curious and eager to ask questions and learn more.

- Tan -

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means "birth, origin, beginning."

Name ideas examples

  • To Be Born - It symbolizes the beginning of a new life.

  • To Nurture - It implies the importance of providing care and support to the child.

  • Big, Wide - It implies that the child will have a bright future and will be able to achieve great things.

  • To Want As One Wishes - It implies that the child will be able to fulfill their desires and dreams.

  • To Lie, Deceive - It implies dishonesty and deceit, which are not desirable qualities for a child.

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