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Japanese boy(male) nameTenji
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:てんじ
  • Katakanatip:テンジ
  • 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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天二- Tenji -

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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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "two, second."

  • Two - Two things, a numerical name.

  • Again - A second time.

  • Second - Next, following.

  • Different - A different, dual heart.

  • Doubt - To doubt, to go against.

Name ideas examples

  • Two - Representing the idea of being part of a pair, or having a twin.

  • Again - Representing the idea of a second chance, or a new beginning.

  • Second - Representing the idea of being the second-born, or the second-in-line.

  • Different - Representing the idea of being unique, or having a special quality.

  • Doubt - Representing the idea of having faith, or being resilient.

天児- Tenji -

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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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "child, young of animals."

  • Child - A young child or infant. Used to count the number of children a person has. E.g. 3児の母 (Mother of 3 children).

  • Young Man - A young adult male.

  • Self Reference - A word used by a child to refer to themselves when speaking to their parents.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A young and innocent person, full of potential and hope.

  • Blessing - A reminder of the blessing of having a child, and the joy that comes with it.

  • Joy - A reminder of the joy and happiness that comes with having a child.

天慈- Tenji -

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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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "compassion, mercy."

  • Love - To show deep affection and care for someone, similar to how a parent cares for their child.

  • Compassionate - To show kindness and mercy towards someone.

  • Mother - A female parent.

Name ideas examples

  • Loving - This kanji conveys a deep sense of love and affection, which is perfect for a baby who needs to be nurtured and cared for.

  • Caring - The kanji also implies a sense of caring and compassion, which is ideal for a baby who needs to be looked after and protected.

  • Kind - The kanji also suggests a kind and gentle nature, which is perfect for a baby who needs to be treated with kindness and understanding.

  • Motherly - The kanji also implies a motherly quality, which is perfect for a baby who needs to be surrounded by a loving and supportive mother figure.

天次- Tenji -

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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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "next, following."

  • Second - Following something or someone in order.

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

  • In Order - To arrange something in a particular order.

  • Count - To keep track of numbers or amounts.

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

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

Name ideas examples

  • Second - A reminder to strive to be the best and to never give up.

  • Follow - To remind the child to stay on the right path and to never give up.

  • In Order - To remind the child to stay organized and to always strive for excellence.

  • Count - To remind the child to always be mindful of their actions and to strive for success.

天治- Tenji -

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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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "govern, manage, cure."

  • Govern, Rule - To manage, organize, or direct. Example

  • Cure, Heal - To treat a disease or injury. Example

  • Compare, Match - To be equal to or as good as.

  • Location - The place of a government office.

Name ideas examples

  • Rule, Govern - To have authority over or control of something.

  • Heal, Cure - To restore to health or soundness.

  • Equal, Match - To be of the same size, amount, or degree as something else.

天滋- Tenji -

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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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "nourishing, nourishment, flavor, taste."

Name ideas examples

  • To Grow - It symbolizes the growth and development of the child.

  • To Nourish - It symbolizes the nourishment and care that the parents will provide for the child.

  • To Increase - It symbolizes the hope that the child will have a bright future and will continue to grow and develop.

  • To Thrive - It symbolizes the hope that the child will be healthy and happy.

  • To Blossom - It symbolizes the beauty and potential of the child.

  • To Flourish - It symbolizes the hope that the child will have a successful and fulfilling life.

天示- Tenji -

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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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "demonstrate, indicate, show."

  • Show - To indicate or point out something.

  • Instruct - To give directions or advice.

  • Shinto Deity - A god or goddess in the Shinto religion.

Name ideas examples

  • Show - This is a positive and encouraging name that implies that the child will be a leader and will show the way for others.

  • Point Out - This is a name that implies that the child will be wise and will be able to point out the right path for others.

  • Teach - This is a name that implies that the child will be a teacher and will be able to impart knowledge and wisdom to others.

  • Guide - This is a name that implies that the child will be a guide and will be able to lead others in the right direction.

  • Land's God - This is a name that implies that the child will be a protector and will be able to protect the land and its people.

  • Country's God - This is a name that implies that the child will be a guardian and will be able to protect the country and its people.

天路- Tenji -

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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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "road, path, route."

Name ideas examples

  • Path - A way or route for people or vehicles to travel.

  • Way - A method or manner of doing something.

  • Logic - A system of reasoning.

  • Method - A way of doing something, especially a systematic way, implies an orderly logical arrangement.

  • Important - Of great significance or value.

  • Big - Of considerable size, extent, or intensity.

  • Journey - A long and often difficult process of personal transformation and development.

  • Appear - To come into view or become visible.

  • Express - To make known one's thoughts or feelings in words.

  • Imperial - Of or relating to an emperor or empress.

  • Administrative - Of or relating to the organization and management of a business or other organization.

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