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Tanochan(たのちゃん)
Tantan(たんたん)
Tanocchi(たのっち)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys.
See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname:
Tano
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 "Tano," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
楽 means "fun, comfort, ease."
Music - Playing music, performing music.
Enjoyment - Enjoying, being happy, liking, loving, wishing, desiring.
Ease - Easiness, being free from physical and mental pain, being relaxed.
Music - Music can be a beautiful and meaningful name for a baby, as it symbolizes creativity, joy, and harmony.
Enjoyment - Enjoyment is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes happiness, contentment, and fulfillment.
Ease - Ease is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes comfort, relaxation, and peace.
大 means "big, large, great."
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
Big - To suggest that the baby will grow to be strong and powerful.
Excellent - To suggest that the baby will be of superior quality and have great potential.
Respectful - To suggest that the baby will be respectful and reverent towards others.
Grand - To suggest that the baby will have a great impact on the world.
埜 means "field, plain."
Humble - Plain, unadorned, and unpretentious.
Region - A large area or expanse.
Wild - Untamed, unruly, and natural.
Isolated - Uninhabited, uncultivated, and undeveloped.
Wild - Refers to a place that is untamed and natural, with no human interference.
Open - Refers to a wide, expansive area with plenty of space.
Unpretentious - Refers to a humble, unadorned, and genuine atmosphere.
Rural - Refers to a place outside of the city, in the countryside.
Area - Refers to a region or area with a certain boundary.
Unruly - Refers to a place that is chaotic and uncontrolled.
Natural - Refers to a place where plants and animals live in their natural state.
Undeveloped - Refers to a place that is sparsely populated and has not been developed culturally.
Villa - Refers to a luxurious and secluded residence.
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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
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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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