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Japanese boy(male) nameTei
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:てい
  • Katakanatip:テイ
  • English Syllablestip:tei (1)
  • Japanese Moraetip:te-i (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Tei
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Teikun(ていくん)Click to speech ていくんTeichan(ていちゃん)Click to speech ていちゃんTikun(てぃくん)Click to speech てぃくん

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 nameTei

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 "Tei," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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逞- Tei -

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逞 means "sturdy, valiant, gratify."

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  • Sturdy - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

  • Valiant - Valiant - Brave and courageous - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of valiant throughout life.

  • Gratify - Gratify - To Satisfy; to please - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gratify throughout life.

  • Agreeable - Being agreeable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be agreeable, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Brave and Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.

  • Free-willed - Free-Willed - To do as one pleases - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of free-willed throughout life.

  • Quick - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.

  • Reach - Reaching represents aspiration, extending, and touching what matters. May your child reach their goals and touch many lives.

  • Relax - Relax - To relax and let go - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of relax throughout life.

  • Solve - Solve - To solve a problem - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of solve throughout life.

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丁央- Tei -

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丁 means "block, even number, counter."

  • Block - A section of a neighborhood.

  • Even Number - In dice games, an even result.

  • Counter - A unit for counting tofu or pages.

  • Address - Used in Japanese address notation to represent a district or ward.

  • Adult Male - A Man; a worker.

  • Fire - Element of Wood in the Five Elements.

  • Fourth - Second of the Ten Celestial Stems. Fourth in rank or order.

  • Hit - To hit, to fit in, to encounter, to meet.

  • Order - Used to count dishes or drinks ordered at a restaurant.

  • Servant - A man who is employed. A man doing odd jobs, menial labor, or servitude.

  • South - South in the eight directions.

Name ideas examples

  • Block - Blocking represents protection, defense, and standing firm against harm. May your child block negativity and protect what is good.

  • Even Number - Even Number represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the even number's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Counter - Counter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the counter's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Address - Addressing others properly shows respect and effective communication. May your child speak with clarity and respect, addressing all people with appropriate honor.

  • Adult Male - Adult Male - A man; a worker - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of adult male throughout life.

  • Fire - Fire (火) represents passion, purification, and the transformative power that forges strength. May your child burn with the fire of passion, purifying what is impure and forging strength from trials.

  • Fourth - Four represents the four seasons, four directions, and the cycle of nature. May your child embrace all four seasons of life, complete in every direction.

  • Hit - Hitting represents impact, reaching goals, and achieving targets. May your child hit their marks and achieve their worthy goals.

  • Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.

  • Servant - Servants demonstrate humility, service, and the greatness found in helping others. May your child have a servant's heart, finding greatness in helping others.

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

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央 means "center, middle, harmonious."

Name ideas examples

  • Center - The center represents balance, stability, and being at the heart of things. May your child find their center, balanced and stable at the heart of their world.

  • Middle - Middle represents moderation, balance, and the golden mean between extremes. May your child find the golden middle path, avoiding extremes with wisdom.

  • Harmonious - Being harmonious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be harmonious, letting this quality guide their path.

  • End, Cease - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.

  • Vividness - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

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