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Terutan(てるたん)
Takachan(たかちゃん)
Terukun(てるくん)![]()
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 "Terutaka," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
光 means "light, to shine, honor."
Honorific - A respectful word for others' actions. example
Scenery - Appearance; state.
Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.
To Shine - The act of shining represents sharing one's gifts and illuminating the path for others. May your child shine forth courageously, lighting the way for those who follow.
Honor - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.
Scenery - Scenery - Appearance; state - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of scenery throughout life.
Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.
陸 means "land, continent, six."
Continent - A large landmass.
Six - The number six (in documents).
Jumping and Leaping - This refers to the action of jumping and leaping.
Land - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Continent - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
Six - Six represents harmony, balance, and the six directions of space. May your child find balance in all six directions of life, harmonious and centered.
Jumping and Leaping - Jumping And Leaping represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in jumping and leaping with purpose and skill.
晃 means "clear."
Clear - Easily seen, heard, or understood
Bright - Emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts.
Glowing - Emitting or reflecting light steadily and brightly.
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Glowing - A gentle glow represents warmth, comfort, and the quiet radiance of inner peace. May your child glow with inner warmth, comforting all who come near their gentle light.
孝 means "filial piety, respect."
Mourning - Wearing mourning clothes and observing mourning rituals.
Filial Piety - Filial Piety - Devotion to parents; dutiful to family - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of filial piety throughout life.
Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
Mourning - Fabrics represent the weaving together of life's threads. May your child weave a beautiful tapestry with their life.
照 means "shine, compare, photograph."
Compare - To examine together.
Photograph - To take a picture.
Embarrassment - To feel embarrassed or ashamed.
Shine - Shining represents the expression of one's inner radiance and the courage to be seen. May your child shine brilliantly, never dimming their light for anyone.
Compare - Comparing represents discernment, evaluation, and wise judgment. May your child compare fairly and judge with wisdom.
Photograph - Photograph - To take a picture - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of photograph throughout life.
Embarrassment - Embarrassment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive embarrassment throughout life.
Glare, Light - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
喬 means "tall, to be proud."
Tall - Towering; high, especially referring to trees and mountains.
Proud - Having a sense of pride and arrogance.
Tall - Tallness represents reaching high, noble stature, and lofty achievement. May your child reach tall and stand noble.
To be Proud - The act of be proud represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be proud with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Proud - Proud - Having a sense of pride and arrogance - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of proud throughout life.
照 means "shine, compare, photograph."
Compare - To examine together.
Photograph - To take a picture.
Embarrassment - To feel embarrassed or ashamed.
Shine - Shining represents the expression of one's inner radiance and the courage to be seen. May your child shine brilliantly, never dimming their light for anyone.
Compare - Comparing represents discernment, evaluation, and wise judgment. May your child compare fairly and judge with wisdom.
Photograph - Photograph - To take a picture - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of photograph throughout life.
Embarrassment - Embarrassment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive embarrassment throughout life.
Glare, Light - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
孝 means "filial piety, respect."
Mourning - Wearing mourning clothes and observing mourning rituals.
Filial Piety - Filial Piety - Devotion to parents; dutiful to family - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of filial piety throughout life.
Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
Mourning - Fabrics represent the weaving together of life's threads. May your child weave a beautiful tapestry with their life.
照 means "shine, compare, photograph."
Compare - To examine together.
Photograph - To take a picture.
Embarrassment - To feel embarrassed or ashamed.
Shine - Shining represents the expression of one's inner radiance and the courage to be seen. May your child shine brilliantly, never dimming their light for anyone.
Compare - Comparing represents discernment, evaluation, and wise judgment. May your child compare fairly and judge with wisdom.
Photograph - Photograph - To take a picture - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of photograph throughout life.
Embarrassment - Embarrassment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive embarrassment throughout life.
Glare, Light - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
尊 means "respect, noble, precious."
Admirable - Worthy of admiration and respect.
Revered - Highly respected and admired.
Sacred - Regarded with great reverence and respect.
Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
Noble - Nobility represents high character, dignity, and the conduct worthy of respect. May your child be noble in character, dignified and worthy of respect.
Precious - Preciousness represents irreplaceable value, rarity, and worth beyond measure. May your child know they are precious, valued beyond measure.
Admirable - Being admirable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be admirable, letting this quality guide their path.
Revered - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.
Sacred - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
照 means "shine, compare, photograph."
Compare - To examine together.
Photograph - To take a picture.
Embarrassment - To feel embarrassed or ashamed.
Shine - Shining represents the expression of one's inner radiance and the courage to be seen. May your child shine brilliantly, never dimming their light for anyone.
Compare - Comparing represents discernment, evaluation, and wise judgment. May your child compare fairly and judge with wisdom.
Photograph - Photograph - To take a picture - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of photograph throughout life.
Embarrassment - Embarrassment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive embarrassment throughout life.
Glare, Light - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
峻 means "high, severe."
High - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.
Severe - Severity represents strictness, discipline, and the tough love that builds character. May your child have the strength to be severe when needed, building character.
Big - Bigness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to embrace much. May your child have a big heart, with generous capacity to embrace all of life.
Stately - State represents condition, status, and the current circumstance of being. May your child maintain a good state of mind, body, and spirit.
照 means "shine, compare, photograph."
Compare - To examine together.
Photograph - To take a picture.
Embarrassment - To feel embarrassed or ashamed.
Shine - Shining represents the expression of one's inner radiance and the courage to be seen. May your child shine brilliantly, never dimming their light for anyone.
Compare - Comparing represents discernment, evaluation, and wise judgment. May your child compare fairly and judge with wisdom.
Photograph - Photograph - To take a picture - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of photograph throughout life.
Embarrassment - Embarrassment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive embarrassment throughout life.
Glare, Light - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
崇 means "worship, revere, lofty."
Worship - To show reverence.
Revere - To respect deeply.
Lofty - High and majestic.
Adore - To revere or worship.
End - To finish or conclude.
Worship - Worship represents reverence, devotion, and honoring what is truly worthy. May your child worship what is truly worthy, devoted to the highest good.
Revere - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Lofty - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.
Adore - The sacred connects us to what is highest and most meaningful. May your child honor what is sacred and seek higher meaning.
End - Ending represents conclusion, completion, and making way for new beginnings. May your child end things well and embrace new beginnings.
照 means "shine, compare, photograph."
Compare - To examine together.
Photograph - To take a picture.
Embarrassment - To feel embarrassed or ashamed.
Shine - Shining represents the expression of one's inner radiance and the courage to be seen. May your child shine brilliantly, never dimming their light for anyone.
Compare - Comparing represents discernment, evaluation, and wise judgment. May your child compare fairly and judge with wisdom.
Photograph - Photograph - To take a picture - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of photograph throughout life.
Embarrassment - Embarrassment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive embarrassment throughout life.
Glare, Light - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
嵩 means "high, mountain name, volume."
High - Mountains towering high.
Increase - Used to describe something that is growing or increasing in size.
To Swell - To increase in volume.
High - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.
Mountain Name - The named mountain represents identity, landmark presence, and being known. May your child be a landmark of goodness.
Volume - Volume - Bulk; capacity - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of volume throughout life.
Increase - Increasing represents growth, abundance, and positive development. May your child increase in wisdom, kindness, and prosperity.
To Swell - The act of swell represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child swell with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
照 means "shine, compare, photograph."
Compare - To examine together.
Photograph - To take a picture.
Embarrassment - To feel embarrassed or ashamed.
Shine - Shining represents the expression of one's inner radiance and the courage to be seen. May your child shine brilliantly, never dimming their light for anyone.
Compare - Comparing represents discernment, evaluation, and wise judgment. May your child compare fairly and judge with wisdom.
Photograph - Photograph - To take a picture - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of photograph throughout life.
Embarrassment - Embarrassment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive embarrassment throughout life.
Glare, Light - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
敬 means "respect, reverence, polite."
Graciousness - Being polite and courteous in manner.
Humility - Being humble and modest in attitude and behavior.
Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
Reverence - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Polite - Politeness represents respect, consideration, and gracious interaction. May your child interact graciously with all.
Graciousness - Graciousness represents an important quality of character. May your child develop graciousness as part of their character.
Humility - Humility is prized in Japanese culture as the foundation for learning and growth. May your child embrace humility, remaining open to learning throughout their life.
照 means "shine, compare, photograph."
Compare - To examine together.
Photograph - To take a picture.
Embarrassment - To feel embarrassed or ashamed.
Shine - Shining represents the expression of one's inner radiance and the courage to be seen. May your child shine brilliantly, never dimming their light for anyone.
Compare - Comparing represents discernment, evaluation, and wise judgment. May your child compare fairly and judge with wisdom.
Photograph - Photograph - To take a picture - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of photograph throughout life.
Embarrassment - Embarrassment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive embarrassment throughout life.
Glare, Light - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
貴 means "noble, precious, respect."
Noble - Nobility represents high character, dignity, and the conduct worthy of respect. May your child be noble in character, dignified and worthy of respect.
Precious - Preciousness represents irreplaceable value, rarity, and worth beyond measure. May your child know they are precious, valued beyond measure.
Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
Esteemed - Being esteemed represents earning respect through worthy action. May your child be respected and honor that respect.
Revered - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.
照 means "shine, compare, photograph."
Compare - To examine together.
Photograph - To take a picture.
Embarrassment - To feel embarrassed or ashamed.
Shine - Shining represents the expression of one's inner radiance and the courage to be seen. May your child shine brilliantly, never dimming their light for anyone.
Compare - Comparing represents discernment, evaluation, and wise judgment. May your child compare fairly and judge with wisdom.
Photograph - Photograph - To take a picture - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of photograph throughout life.
Embarrassment - Embarrassment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive embarrassment throughout life.
Glare, Light - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
隆 means "prosperity, high, noble."
Prosperity - Flourishing Condition; success.
Prosperous, Vigorous - Having a strong energy or momentum.
Prosperity - Prosperity - Flourishing Condition; success - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of prosperity throughout life.
High - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.
Noble - Nobility represents high character, dignity, and the conduct worthy of respect. May your child be noble in character, dignified and worthy of respect.
Prosperous, Vigorous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.
照 means "shine, compare, photograph."
Compare - To examine together.
Photograph - To take a picture.
Embarrassment - To feel embarrassed or ashamed.
Shine - Shining represents the expression of one's inner radiance and the courage to be seen. May your child shine brilliantly, never dimming their light for anyone.
Compare - Comparing represents discernment, evaluation, and wise judgment. May your child compare fairly and judge with wisdom.
Photograph - Photograph - To take a picture - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of photograph throughout life.
Embarrassment - Embarrassment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive embarrassment throughout life.
Glare, Light - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
高 means "high, excellent, famous."
Famous - Well-known; renowned.
Arrogant - Used to describe someone who is overly proud or haughty.
Honorific - A respectful word for others' actions or words.
Increase - Used to describe something that is rising or becoming higher.
Respect - Used to show respect for someone's actions or words.
Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.
Famous - Being famous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be famous, letting this quality guide their path.
Amount - Amount - Quantity; degree - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of amount throughout life.
Arrogant - Understanding arrogance teaches the value of humility. May your child have confidence without arrogance.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Increase - Increasing represents growth, abundance, and positive development. May your child increase in wisdom, kindness, and prosperity.
Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
To be Proud - The act of be proud represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be proud with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Rise - The act of rise represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child rise with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Value - The act of value represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child value with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
耀 means "shine, glitter, glory."
Glitter - To sparkle brilliantly.
Illuminate - To make something clear or understandable, to shed light on a subject.
Radiance - A bright, glowing light or luster.
Shine - Shining represents the expression of one's inner radiance and the courage to be seen. May your child shine brilliantly, never dimming their light for anyone.
Glitter - Glitter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the glitter's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Glory - Glory - Splendor; magnificent radiance - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of glory throughout life.
Illuminate - To illuminate means to bring understanding, clarity, and the light of wisdom. May your child illuminate minds and hearts, bringing clarity where confusion reigns.
Radiance - Radiance represents the outpouring of inner beauty, joy, and spiritual light. May your child radiate joy and beauty, their inner light touching all who behold them.
誉 means "to praise, good reputation, to enjoy."
To Enjoy - To take pleasure.
Good Reputation - Fame; renown.
Praise, Acclaim - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.
To Praise - Praise represents recognition, encouragement, and celebrating what is good. May your child give and receive praise, celebrating goodness in all.
To Enjoy - The act of enjoy represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child enjoy with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Good Reputation - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.
Praise, Acclaim - Praise represents recognition, encouragement, and celebrating what is good. May your child give and receive praise, celebrating goodness in all.
輝 means "to shine."
To Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.
Glow - To emit a steady, bright light.
Illuminate - To light up, to make something visible or clear.
Splendor - Magnificent and dazzling beauty.
To Shine - The act of shining represents sharing one's gifts and illuminating the path for others. May your child shine forth courageously, lighting the way for those who follow.
Glow - A gentle glow represents warmth, comfort, and the quiet radiance of inner peace. May your child glow with inner warmth, comforting all who come near their gentle light.
Illuminate - To illuminate means to bring understanding, clarity, and the light of wisdom. May your child illuminate minds and hearts, bringing clarity where confusion reigns.
Splendor - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the full expression of one's potential. May your child achieve splendor in all things, manifesting their full magnificent potential.
高 means "high, excellent, famous."
Famous - Well-known; renowned.
Arrogant - Used to describe someone who is overly proud or haughty.
Honorific - A respectful word for others' actions or words.
Increase - Used to describe something that is rising or becoming higher.
Respect - Used to show respect for someone's actions or words.
Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.
Famous - Being famous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be famous, letting this quality guide their path.
Amount - Amount - Quantity; degree - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of amount throughout life.
Arrogant - Understanding arrogance teaches the value of humility. May your child have confidence without arrogance.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Increase - Increasing represents growth, abundance, and positive development. May your child increase in wisdom, kindness, and prosperity.
Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
To be Proud - The act of be proud represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be proud with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Rise - The act of rise represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child rise with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Value - The act of value represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child value with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
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