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Japanese boy(male) nameTenji
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:てんじ
  • Katakanatip:テンジ
  • English Syllablestip:ten-ji (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:te-n-ji (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Tenji
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Tenchan(てんちゃん)Click to speech てんちゃんTenkun( てんくん)Click to speech  てんくんTenpyon( てんぴょん)Click to speech  てんぴょん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 8 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 "Tenji," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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天慈- Tenji -

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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 "to love, compassionate, mother."

Name ideas examples

  • To Love - To love is the highest calling, giving oneself for the wellbeing of others. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved, finding life's greatest meaning in love.

  • Compassionate - Compassionate - To show mercy; to be kind - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of compassionate throughout life.

  • Mother - Mothers represent nurturing love, unconditional care, and the warmth of home. May your child embody or honor motherly love—nurturing, unconditional, and warm.

天二- Tenji -

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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 "two, again, second."

Name ideas examples

  • Two - Two represents partnership, duality, and the balance of complementary opposites. May your child find their perfect complement, balanced in partnership and duality.

  • Again - Again - Once More; a second time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of again throughout life.

  • Second - Second - The second in order; next - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of second throughout life.

  • Different - Difference represents uniqueness, diversity, and the richness of variety. May your child celebrate differences, finding richness in life's variety.

  • Doubt - Doubt represents questioning, discernment, and the path to deeper truth. May your child doubt wisely, questioning their way to deeper truth.

天児- Tenji -

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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 "child, son, youth."

Name ideas examples

  • Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.

  • Son - A son carries the family legacy forward, representing continuation and honor. May your child honor their heritage while forging their own path.

  • Self-reference - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • Young Man - Youth represents vitality, potential, and the fresh energy of new beginnings. May your child retain youthful vitality and the fresh energy of endless possibility.

天次- Tenji -

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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 "next, order, continue."

  • Next - Following; second in order.

  • Order - Sequence; arrangement.

  • Continue - To follow after.

  • Camp - To stay in a place with an army.

  • Count - To keep track of numbers or amounts.

  • Follow - To come after something or someone in order.

  • Stay - To stay in a place for a period of time.

Name ideas examples

  • Next - What comes next represents hope, continuity, and forward progress. May your child always move forward to what comes next with courage and hope.

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

  • Continue - Continuing represents persistence, dedication, and steady progress. May your child continue forward with determination through all challenges.

  • Camp - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

  • Count - Counting represents attention to detail, value, and appreciation. May your child count their blessings and value what truly matters.

  • Follow - Following represents learning, respect, and wise discipleship. May your child follow worthy examples and lead others well.

  • Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.

天治- Tenji -

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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 "govern, heal, order."

Name ideas examples

  • Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.

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

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

  • Compare, Match - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

  • Location - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

天滋- Tenji -

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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 "nourish, grow, rich."

Name ideas examples

  • Nourish - Nourish - To provide sustenance - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of nourish throughout life.

  • Grow - Growing represents development, maturation, and continuous improvement. May your child grow in wisdom, stature, and favor throughout life.

  • Rich - Rich - Full of nutrients - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rich throughout life.

  • More - More - Increasingly; even more - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of more throughout life.

天示- Tenji -

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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 "show, indicate, reveal."

Name ideas examples

  • Show - Showing represents demonstration, revelation, and teaching by example. May your child show others the way through their example.

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

  • Reveal - Revealing truth brings understanding and dispels confusion. May your child reveal truth and understanding wherever they go.

  • Earth Deity - Earth represents nurturing, grounding, and the foundation upon which all life depends. May your child be grounded in earth's wisdom, nurturing others with steady, reliable love.

  • Instruct - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.

天路- Tenji -

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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 "road, way, method."

Name ideas examples

  • Road - Roads represent the journey of life, the path we choose, and where it leads. May your child find good roads to travel, their path leading to worthy destinations.

  • Way - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.

  • Method - Method - A manner of proceeding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of method throughout life.

  • Administrative Division - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Appear, Express - Appear/Express - To show or make known - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of appear/express throughout life.

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

  • Emperor's Carriage - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.

  • Important Position - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.

  • Logic, Principle - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

  • Travel - Traveling represents journey, experience, and broadening perspective. May your child travel well through life's journey.

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