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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameTen
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:てん
  • Katakanatip:テン
  • English Syllablestip:ten (1)
  • Japanese Moraetip:te-n (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Ten
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Tenkun(てんくん)Click to speech てんくんTenchan(てんちゃん)Click to speech てんちゃんTembo(てんぼー)Click to speech てんぼー

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

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 6 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 "Ten," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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天夢- Ten -

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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 "dream, vision, illusion."

Name ideas examples

  • Dream - Dreams represent aspiration, vision, and the imagination that creates the future. May your child dream boldly, imagining a future worth creating.

  • Vision - Vision represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of vision.

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

  • Dark - Darkness represents mystery, the unknown, and the potential for hidden growth. May your child not fear the dark, finding growth even in uncertain times.

  • Dim - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.

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

殿- Ten -

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殿 means "palace, lord, honorific suffix."

  • Palace - A Large Building; the residence of emperors and nobles.

  • Lord - An honorific for masters and nobles.

  • Honorific Suffix - A word attached to names to show respect.

  • Rear Guard - The unit that defends against pursuit when an army retreats.

  • Title of Respect - A title of respect used for a lord or noble person.

Name ideas examples

  • Palace - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Lord - A lord bears responsibility for those under their care. May your child accept responsibility and care for those who depend on them.

  • Honorific Suffix - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.

  • Rear Guard - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

  • Title of Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

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means "treetop, firewood, chinese black pine."

Name ideas examples

  • Treetop - The treetop represents highest achievement, closest to sky, and crowning glory. May your child reach their crowning heights.

  • Firewood - 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.

  • Chinese Black Pine - Pine trees symbolize longevity, faithfulness, and the strength to remain green through winter. May your child stay evergreen like the pine, faithful and vibrant through all seasons of life.

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means "point, score, mark."

Name ideas examples

  • Point - Points represent focus, direction, and specific meaning. May your child make their points clearly and listen to others.

  • Score - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Mark - Containers hold and protect what is precious. May your child be a vessel for good things and protect what matters.

  • Aspect - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

  • Check Oneby One - One represents beginning, unity, and being first or the best in one's endeavors. May your child be one with their purpose, unified in heart and action, striving for excellence.

  • Specific Place or Matter - Place represents belonging, position, and having a proper location in the world. May your child find their place in the world, where they belong and can flourish.

  • Stain - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

てん- Ten -

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Uses phonetic hiragana/katakana characters without inherent meaning.

大宙- Ten -

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means "big, excellent, greatly."

Name ideas examples

  • Big - Bigness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to embrace much. May your child have a big heart, with generous capacity to embrace all of life.

  • Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.

  • Greatly - Greatness encompasses exceptional ability, noble character, and significant achievement. May your child achieve true greatness—not just in accomplishment, but in character.

  • Approximately - Approximately - Roughly; generally; more or less - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of approximately throughout life.

  • Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Prefix - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

  • Proud - Proud - Arrogant; having a haughty attitude - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of proud throughout life.

  • Respectful - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

means "space, air, memorize."

  • Space - The Universe; the cosmos.

  • Air - The Sky; the heavens.

  • Memorize - To know by heart.

  • Memorization - Memorizing something.

  • Sky - A vast and limitless space in the sky.

  • Time - An infinite span of time from the past to the present and future.

Name ideas examples

  • Space - Space - The Universe; the cosmos - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of space throughout life.

  • Air - Air represents breath, life force, and the invisible essentials. May your child breathe freely and appreciate life's invisible gifts.

  • Memorize - Memorize - To know by heart - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of memorize throughout life.

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

  • 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.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

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