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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameTan
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:たん
  • Katakanatip:タン
  • English transcriptionstip:Tan, Tann
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Tantan(たんたん)Click to speech たんたんTanchan(たんちゃん)Click to speech たんちゃんTanpi(たんぴ)Click to speech たんぴ

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese boy(male) nameSee the boys' 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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means "pale, faint, light."

Name ideas examples

  • Light, Pale - This kanji that conveys a light or pale color or flavor.

  • Uncomplicated - This kanji that conveys simplicity and lack of complexity.

  • Unattached - This kanji that conveys freedom and lack of attachment.

  • Low Desire - This kanji that conveys a low desire or ambition.

  • Unsalty - This kanji that conveys a lack of saltiness.

  • Unsalty Taste - This kanji that conveys a taste that is not salty.

- 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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