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Japanese girl(female) nameTenma
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:てんま
  • Katakanatip:テンマ
  • English Syllablestip:ten-ma (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:te-n-ma (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Tenma
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Tenchan(てんちゃん)Click to speech てんちゃんMa-chan(まーちゃん)Click to speech まーちゃんTenten(てんてん)Click to speech てんてん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. Japanese boy(male) nameSee the boys' version here.

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 "Tenma," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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天満- Tenma -

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means "sky, ruler of the universe, nature."

Name ideas examples

  • Sky - In Japan, the sky (天) symbolizes limitless potential, divine protection, and aspirations beyond earthly bounds. May your child reach for the heavens with boundless ambition, while remaining grounded in humility.

  • Ruler of the Universe - The supreme ruler represents ultimate authority, wisdom, and the ordering of all things. May your child order their life with supreme wisdom, governing themselves before governing others.

  • Nature - Nature represents the inherent order of things, authenticity, and the wisdom of the natural world. May your child live in harmony with nature, true to their authentic self.

  • Birthright - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.

  • Emperor - An emperor holds supreme responsibility for the welfare of many. May your child rise to meet great responsibilities with wisdom.

  • Gods - Gods - Deities; also, the realm where they dwell - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gods throughout life.

  • Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.

  • Weather - Weather patterns reflect the natural order and the acceptance of life's changing seasons. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding meaning in sunshine and storm alike.

means "full, satisfy, entire."

  • Full - Completely filled.

  • Satisfy - To Fulfill; to content.

  • Entire - Whole; complete.

  • All - Everything or everyone included in a group.

  • Every - Each and every one of a group.

  • Fulfill - To satisfy or complete a requirement or expectation.

  • Reach - To extend or arrive at a destination.

Name ideas examples

  • Full - Fullness represents abundance, completion, and the satisfaction of achievement. May your child live a full life, complete in love, purpose, and achievement.

  • Satisfy - Satisfy - To Fulfill; to content - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of satisfy throughout life.

  • Entire - Entire - Whole; complete - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of entire throughout life.

  • All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.

  • Every - Every - Each and every one of a group - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of every throughout life.

  • Fulfill - Fulfill - To satisfy or complete a requirement or expectatio - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fulfill throughout life.

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

天茉- Tenma -

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means "sky, ruler of the universe, nature."

Name ideas examples

  • Sky - In Japan, the sky (天) symbolizes limitless potential, divine protection, and aspirations beyond earthly bounds. May your child reach for the heavens with boundless ambition, while remaining grounded in humility.

  • Ruler of the Universe - The supreme ruler represents ultimate authority, wisdom, and the ordering of all things. May your child order their life with supreme wisdom, governing themselves before governing others.

  • Nature - Nature represents the inherent order of things, authenticity, and the wisdom of the natural world. May your child live in harmony with nature, true to their authentic self.

  • Birthright - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.

  • Emperor - An emperor holds supreme responsibility for the welfare of many. May your child rise to meet great responsibilities with wisdom.

  • Gods - Gods - Deities; also, the realm where they dwell - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gods throughout life.

  • Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.

  • Weather - Weather patterns reflect the natural order and the acceptance of life's changing seasons. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding meaning in sunshine and storm alike.

means "jasmine, fragrant."

Name ideas examples

  • Jasmine - Jasmine symbolizes grace, elegance, and the sweet fragrance of virtue. Its white blossoms represent purity and auspiciousness. May your child spread the gentle fragrance of jasmine, bringing sweetness to all they meet.

  • Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.

  • Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.

  • Fragrance - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a sweet fragrance wherever they go.

天馬- Tenma -

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means "sky, ruler of the universe, nature."

Name ideas examples

  • Sky - In Japan, the sky (天) symbolizes limitless potential, divine protection, and aspirations beyond earthly bounds. May your child reach for the heavens with boundless ambition, while remaining grounded in humility.

  • Ruler of the Universe - The supreme ruler represents ultimate authority, wisdom, and the ordering of all things. May your child order their life with supreme wisdom, governing themselves before governing others.

  • Nature - Nature represents the inherent order of things, authenticity, and the wisdom of the natural world. May your child live in harmony with nature, true to their authentic self.

  • Birthright - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.

  • Emperor - An emperor holds supreme responsibility for the welfare of many. May your child rise to meet great responsibilities with wisdom.

  • Gods - Gods - Deities; also, the realm where they dwell - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gods throughout life.

  • Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.

  • Weather - Weather patterns reflect the natural order and the acceptance of life's changing seasons. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding meaning in sunshine and storm alike.

means "horse, large, shogi piece."

  • Horse - A mammal of the equine family; a domesticated animal.

  • Large - A metaphor for something big.

  • Shogi Piece - The "dragon horse" or "knight" in Japanese chess.

  • Metaphor - A large animal used as a metaphor.

Name ideas examples

  • Horse - The horse (午) symbolizes freedom, vitality, and the spirit of adventure. May your child run free like the horse, full of energy and adventurous spirit.

  • Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.

  • Shogi Piece - Darkness teaches the value of light and the peace of rest. May your child find peace in quiet moments and value the light.

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

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