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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameTeru
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:てる
  • Katakanatip:テル
  • English transcriptionstip:Teru
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Terukun(てるくん)Click to speech てるくんTeruchan( てるちゃん)Click to speech てるちゃんTetchan( てっちゃん)Click to speech てっちゃん

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 nameTeru

Kanji Names & Meanings - 14 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 "Teru," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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照- Teru -

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照 means "shine, illuminate, reflect."

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  • Bright - This kanji conveys the idea of brightness and radiance, suggesting a baby who will bring light and joy to the world.

  • Illuminate - This kanji can also be interpreted as “illuminate”, suggesting a baby who will bring clarity and understanding to the world.

  • Compare - This kanji can also be interpreted as “compare”, suggesting a baby who will bring insight and wisdom to the world.

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曜- Teru -

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曜 means "weekday, day of the week."

Name ideas examples

  • Shining - To symbolize the baby's bright future and potential.

  • Light - To symbolize the baby's inner light and guidance.

  • Seven Celestial Bodies - To symbolize the baby's connection to the universe and the power of the stars.

  • Seven Days - To symbolize the baby's connection to the seven days of the week and the cycle of life.

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輝- Teru -

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輝 means "radiance, brilliance."

  • Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.

  • Illuminate - To light up, to make something visible or clear.

  • Glow - To emit a steady, bright light.

  • Radiance - A bright, glowing light.

  • Splendor - Magnificent and dazzling beauty.

Name ideas examples

  • Shine - To bring brightness and joy to the world.

  • Illuminate - To bring clarity and understanding to the world.

  • Glow - To bring warmth and comfort to the world.

  • Radiance - To bring beauty and light to the world.

  • Splendor - To bring grandeur and magnificence to the world.

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輝琉- Teru -

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輝 means "radiance, brilliance."

  • Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.

  • Illuminate - To light up, to make something visible or clear.

  • Glow - To emit a steady, bright light.

  • Radiance - A bright, glowing light.

  • Splendor - Magnificent and dazzling beauty.

Name ideas examples

  • Shine - To bring brightness and joy to the world.

  • Illuminate - To bring clarity and understanding to the world.

  • Glow - To bring warmth and comfort to the world.

  • Radiance - To bring beauty and light to the world.

  • Splendor - To bring grandeur and magnificence to the world.

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琉 means "gemstone, precious stone."

  • Jewel - A type of gemstone called "Ruri" (琉璃).

Name ideas examples

  • Precious - Symbolizing something of great value and worth.

  • Gemstone - Representing a rare and beautiful object.

  • Radiant - Signifying a bright and shining light.

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光- Teru -

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光 means "light, radiance."

  • Light - Brightness, illumination, to shine, to sparkle.

  • Honor - Fame, reputation, glory.

  • Scene - Appearance, state.

  • Blessing - Benefit, grace.

  • Time - Moment, date.

  • Respect - Showing respect for another's actions. e.g. 光臨(visit)

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Symbolizing brightness, hope, and optimism.

  • Honor - Representing a life of distinction and respect.

  • Blessing - Signifying a life of abundance and grace.

  • Time - Representing the preciousness of life.

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昭- Teru -

Zen/Bushido (Classical name)
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昭 means "shining, bright, luminous."

  • Clear - Easily seen or understood

  • Bright - Giving off or reflecting a lot of light

  • Obvious - Easily seen or understood

Name ideas examples

  • Illuminating - Shedding light on a situation, making something clear or understandable.

  • Radiant - Bright and cheerful, full of life and energy.

  • Apparent - Easily seen or understood, obvious.

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晃- Teru -

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晃 means "brightness, brilliance, clearness."

  • Bright - Emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts.

  • Shining - Emitting or reflecting light brightly.

  • Glowing - Emitting or reflecting light steadily and brightly.

  • Clear - Easily seen, heard, or understood

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - Suggesting a cheerful, optimistic, and hopeful outlook.

  • Shining - Suggesting a bright and positive future.

  • Glowing - Suggesting a warm and loving atmosphere.

  • Clear - Suggesting clarity and understanding.

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晴- Teru -

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晴 means "clear, fine, serene."

  • Clear - Describes a sky with no clouds, or a day with good weather.

  • Bright - Describes a cheerful atmosphere or outlook.

  • Resolve - To solve a problem or difficulty.

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - To symbolize a cheerful and optimistic outlook on life.

  • Clear - To symbolize a life free of obstacles and difficulties.

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暉- Teru -

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暉 means "radiance, shine, brilliance."

  • Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.

  • Glitter - To sparkle or shine brightly.

  • Radiance - A bright, glowing light or aura.

  • Light - A source of illumination, or the visible part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Name ideas examples

  • Shine - To bring brightness and joy to the world.

  • Glitter - To bring sparkle and joy to the world.

  • Radiance - To bring a bright and glowing light to the world.

  • Light - To bring illumination and hope to the world.

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煌- Teru -

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煌 means "glitter, sparkle, shine."

  • Bright - Having a lot of light

  • Radiant - Emitting or reflecting light

  • Glittering - Sparkling or shining brightly.

  • Glowing - Emitting a steady, bright light.

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - Suggesting a cheerful, positive outlook on life.

  • Radiant - Conveying a sense of inner beauty and joy.

  • Glittering - Suggesting a life full of sparkle and excitement.

  • Glowing - Suggesting a life of warmth and light.

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瑛- Teru -

Beauty
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瑛 means "brightness, clarity, sparkle."

  • Beautiful And Transparent Gem - A gem that is beautiful and transparent in appearance.

  • Crystal - A type of mineral composed of a lattice of atoms that is transparent and often used in jewelry.

  • Light Of The Gem - The light that is emitted from a gem.

Name ideas examples

  • Crystal - This kanji that symbolizes clarity, purity, and strength.

  • Gem - This kanji that symbolizes beauty, value, and rarity.

  • Light - This kanji that symbolizes brightness, hope, and guidance.

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耀- Teru -

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耀 means "radiance, brilliance, shining."

  • Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.

  • Illuminate - To make something clear or understandable, to shed light on a subject.

  • Radiance - A bright, glowing light or luster.

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - Possessing a cheerful, lively, and radiant disposition.

  • Radiant - Having a bright, glowing, and cheerful appearance.

  • Luminous - Possessing a bright, glowing, and radiant light.

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照之- Teru -

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照 means "shine, illuminate, reflect."

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - This kanji conveys the idea of brightness and radiance, suggesting a baby who will bring light and joy to the world.

  • Illuminate - This kanji can also be interpreted as “illuminate”, suggesting a baby who will bring clarity and understanding to the world.

  • Compare - This kanji can also be interpreted as “compare”, suggesting a baby who will bring insight and wisdom to the world.

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之 means "of, this, that."

  • This, That, These, Those - Used to refer to people, things, or events.

  • To Go, To Reach - Used to indicate that something has arrived or is going somewhere.

  • Of - Read as “no(の)” and used to indicate the subject of a sentence.

Name ideas examples

  • This, That, These, Those - Used to indicate that the baby is special and unique.

  • To Go, To Reach - Used to indicate that the baby will have a bright future and will reach great heights.

  • Of - Used to indicate that the baby is part of a larger family or group.

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輝流- Teru -

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輝 means "radiance, brilliance."

  • Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.

  • Illuminate - To light up, to make something visible or clear.

  • Glow - To emit a steady, bright light.

  • Radiance - A bright, glowing light.

  • Splendor - Magnificent and dazzling beauty.

Name ideas examples

  • Shine - To bring brightness and joy to the world.

  • Illuminate - To bring clarity and understanding to the world.

  • Glow - To bring warmth and comfort to the world.

  • Radiance - To bring beauty and light to the world.

  • Splendor - To bring grandeur and magnificence to the world.

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流 means "stream, flow, current."

  • Flow - To flow, to stream, for water to flow, to drift, to wander.

  • Spread - To spread, to disseminate, to pass on.

  • Exile - To exile as a punishment, to send away to a distant place.

  • Stream - A stream, a flowing river, a changing state.

  • Fellowship - Companions, bloodline, same kind.

  • Status - Quality, class, rank, social standing.

  • Unfounded - Something without basis, something done carelessly, something uncertain.

  • Counting - A way of counting flags or brooms.

Name ideas examples

  • Flow - It symbolizes the idea of a continuous, steady flow of life. It can also represent the idea of a journey, with the baby being the one who is flowing through life.

  • Spread - It symbolizes the idea of spreading joy and happiness. It can also represent the idea of sharing knowledge and wisdom with others.

  • Transmit - It symbolizes the idea of passing on knowledge and wisdom to the next generation. It can also represent the idea of connecting people and cultures.

  • Exile - It symbolizes the idea of being exiled from one's home. It can also represent the idea of being forced to leave one's home and start anew.

  • Stream - It symbolizes the idea of a continuous, steady flow of life. It can also represent the idea of a journey, with the baby being the one who is flowing through life.

  • Kin - It symbolizes the idea of family and community

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