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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameTenri
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:てんり
  • Katakanatip:テンリ
  • English Syllablestip:ten-ri (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:te-n-ri (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Tenri, Tennri
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Tenchan(てんちゃん)Click to speech てんちゃんRirichan( りりちゃん)Click to speech  りりちゃんTenrichan( てんりちゃん)Click to speech  てんりちゃん

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

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

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 "Tenri," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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典莉- Tenri -

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means "classic, ceremony, law."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Ceremony - Ceremony - A formal event - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ceremony throughout life.

  • Law - Law represents order, justice, and the rules that enable society. May your child respect just laws and work to improve unjust ones.

  • Book, Text - Books contain the accumulated wisdom of humanity, treasures waiting to be discovered. May your child love books, discovering treasures of wisdom within their pages.

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

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

  • Standard, Benchmark - Standing represents resolve, presence, and the courage to hold one's ground. May your child stand firm in their convictions, unmoved by pressure.

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

means "jasmine, fragrant."

  • Jasmine - Part of the word for jasmine flower.

  • Fragrant - Sweet-smelling; aromatic.

  • Beauty - The quality of being attractive, graceful, and delicate.

  • Fragrance - The pleasant smell of something, such as a flower or perfume.

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.

天梨- Tenri -

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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 "pear."

  • Pear - A deciduous tree of the rose family.

Name ideas examples

  • Pear - Pears symbolize longevity, good health, and the sweetness of a well-lived life. May your child enjoy pear's sweetness—a long, healthy life filled with natural goodness.

天理- Tenri -

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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 "pattern, to govern, reason."

Name ideas examples

  • Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.

  • To 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.

  • To Judge - The act of judge represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child judge with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Understand - The act of understand represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child understand with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Reason - Reason represents logic, understanding, and rational thought. May your child use reason wisely in all their decisions.

  • Judgment - Judgment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive judgment throughout life.

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

  • Science - Science - Physics; natural science - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of science throughout life.

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

天璃- Tenri -

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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 "lapis lazuli, crystal."

  • Lapis Lazuli - Used in the word "ruri" (lapis lazuli).

  • Glass - A character used in the name of one of the seven treasures, "Hari".

Name ideas examples

  • Lapis Lazuli - Lapis lazuli represents the night sky, truth, and royal wisdom in many ancient cultures. May your child possess lapis lazuli's depth, embodying truth and royal wisdom.

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

天里- Tenri -

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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 "village, residence, birthplace."

Name ideas examples

  • Village - Villages represent community, belonging, and the shared life of neighbors. May your child know the warmth of village belonging, rooted in community.

  • Residence - Residence - A Dwelling; a home - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of residence throughout life.

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

  • Administrative Unit - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

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

  • Foster Home - Home (家) represents family, security, and the foundation from which we venture forth. May your child always have a home—a place of family, security, and love.

  • Mansion - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.

  • To Dwell - The act of dwell represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child dwell with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

天麗- Tenri -

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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 "beautiful, fair, to line up."

Name ideas examples

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Fair - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.

  • To Line Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.

  • To Attach - The act of attach represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child attach with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Catch - The act of catch represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child catch with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Ancient Country Name - The ancient carries the wisdom of ages, connecting us to our ancestral heritage. May your child honor ancient wisdom while creating new paths for the future.

  • Hang - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.

  • Match - Matching represents harmony, fitting together, and finding one's complement. May your child find matches that bring harmony to their life.

  • Pair - Pairs represent partnership, complementarity, and working together. May your child find worthy partners for life's journey.

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