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Japanese boy(male) nameTenko
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:てんこ
  • Katakanatip:テンコ
  • English transcriptionstip:Tenko, Tennko
  • 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.

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

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Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Tenko," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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殿娘- Tenko -

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殿 means "lord, palace, hall."

  • Large Building - A large building used as a residence for the emperor or nobility.

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

  • Expression Of Respect - A phrase used to express respect when addressing someone else's name.

  • Rear Guard - A military unit that protects the retreating army from enemy pursuit by taking up the rear position.

Name ideas examples

  • Respectful - This kanji conveys a sense of respect and honor, making it a suitable name for a baby. It can be used to show respect for the baby's parents or other important people in their life.

  • Protection - The kanji also has a meaning of protection, which is a great sentiment to give to a baby. It can be used to show that the baby will be protected and cared for throughout their life.

  • Strength - The kanji also has a meaning of strength, which is a great sentiment to give to a baby. It can be used to show that the baby will be strong and resilient throughout their life.

  • Loyalty - The kanji also has a meaning of loyalty, which is a great sentiment to give to a baby. It can be used to show that the baby will be loyal and devoted to their family and friends throughout their life.

means "daughter."

  • Daughter - A young female, unmarried woman.

  • Own Child - A female who is one's own child.

Name ideas examples

  • Daughter - A female child, usually referring to a young, unmarried woman.

  • Own Child - A female who is one's own child, usually referring to a daughter.

殿子- Tenko -

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殿 means "lord, palace, hall."

  • Large Building - A large building used as a residence for the emperor or nobility.

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

  • Expression Of Respect - A phrase used to express respect when addressing someone else's name.

  • Rear Guard - A military unit that protects the retreating army from enemy pursuit by taking up the rear position.

Name ideas examples

  • Respectful - This kanji conveys a sense of respect and honor, making it a suitable name for a baby. It can be used to show respect for the baby's parents or other important people in their life.

  • Protection - The kanji also has a meaning of protection, which is a great sentiment to give to a baby. It can be used to show that the baby will be protected and cared for throughout their life.

  • Strength - The kanji also has a meaning of strength, which is a great sentiment to give to a baby. It can be used to show that the baby will be strong and resilient throughout their life.

  • Loyalty - The kanji also has a meaning of loyalty, which is a great sentiment to give to a baby. It can be used to show that the baby will be loyal and devoted to their family and friends throughout their life.

means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

  • Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

  • Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

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