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Teichan(ていちゃん)Teiko(ていこ)
Tecchan(てっちゃん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. See the boys' version here.
This name is also used as a surname: Tei
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.
天 means "heaven, sky, imperial, celestial."
Rain, Sky, Universe - The ruler of all things, the laws of nature, and the place where gods and Buddhas reside.
Birthright - Something that is inherited or naturally given.
Emperor, King - One who has been given the mandate of Heaven.
Weather, Atmosphere - The state of the sky or the atmosphere.
Rain, Sky - Representing the vastness of the universe and the beauty of nature.
Birthright - Representing the natural gifts and talents that a child is born with.
Emperor, King - Representing the power and authority of a leader.
Weather, Atmosphere - Representing the ever-changing nature of life.
響 means "resonance."
Resonance - A sound that reverberates and spreads.
Rumble - A loud sound that echoes.
Echo - A sound that is heard after it is produced.
寧 means "tranquility, peace, calmness."
Peaceful, Calm - Expressing that something is peaceful and tranquil.
Comforting, Reassuring - Expressing that something is comforting and reassuring.
Homecoming - Expressing the idea of a woman returning home to her family and bringing them peace of mind.
Kind, Considerate - Expressing that someone is kind and considerate.
Contented, Satisfied - Expressing that someone is content and satisfied.
Rather, Preferably - Expressing that one option is preferable to another.
Why, What For - Expressing a question of why something is the way it is.
Peaceful - This kanji conveys a sense of tranquility and serenity, suggesting that the child will grow up in a calm and secure environment.
Comforting - This kanji implies that the child will be surrounded by love and comfort, and will be able to find solace in difficult times.
Compassionate - This kanji suggests that the child will be kind and understanding, and will be able to empathize with others.
Wise - This kanji implies that the child will be wise and discerning, and will be able to make sound decisions.
Considerate - This kanji suggests that the child will be thoughtful and considerate of others, and will strive to make the world a better place.
輝 means "radiance, brilliance."
Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.
Illuminate - To light up, to make something visible or clear.
Glow - To emit a steady, bright light.
Radiance - A bright, glowing light.
Splendor - Magnificent and dazzling beauty.
Shine - To bring brightness and joy to the world.
Illuminate - To bring clarity and understanding to the world.
Glow - To bring warmth and comfort to the world.
Radiance - To bring beauty and light to the world.
Splendor - To bring grandeur and magnificence to the world.
惟 means "only, solely, simply."
To Think, Consider - To think deeply and carefully about something.
Only, Solely - Used to express that something is the only thing or the sole thing.
To Emphasize - Used at the beginning of a sentence or between phrases to emphasize the tone.
Thoughtful - This kanji conveys the idea of being thoughtful and considering things carefully. It can be used to express the idea of being thoughtful and reflective.
Sole - This kanji can be read as “tada” and is used to express the idea of something being the only one of its kind. It can be used to express the idea of uniqueness and singularity.
Harmonious - This kanji can be read as “kore” and is used to express the idea of creating harmony and balance. It can be used to express the idea of creating a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.
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Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
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