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Tecchan(てっちゃん)Tetsuki(てつき)
Tetsun(てつん)
This name is also used as a surname: Tetsu
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 "Tetsu," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
哲 means "philosophy, wisdom, sagacity."
Clear - Able to understand things clearly.
Intelligent - Wise and knowledgeable.
Prudent - Wise and judicious.
Sagacious - Wise and perceptive.
Clear - This kanji that conveys the idea of being able to think and understand things clearly.
Intelligent - This kanji that conveys the idea of being wise and knowledgeable.
Prudent - This kanji that conveys the idea of being wise and judicious.
Sagacious - This kanji that conveys the idea of being wise and perceptive.
鉄 means "iron, steel."
Iron - A metal that is hard and strong, used to make weapons and blades.
Black Gold - A term used to refer to iron due to its strength and durability.
Strength - Iron is a strong metal, symbolizing strength and resilience.
Durability - Iron is a durable metal, symbolizing the ability to withstand difficult times.
Protection - Iron is used to make weapons and blades, symbolizing protection and safety.
徹 means "penetrate, go through, thorough."
Penetrate - To pass through or into something, often with difficulty.
Permeate - To spread throughout or penetrate something.
Pierce - To pass through or into something, often with force.
Transcend - To go beyond the limits of something.
Reach - To extend or stretch out to a particular point or destination.
Fulfill - To bring to completion or realization.
Take - To remove or get possession of something.
Penetrate - This meaning implies that the baby will be able to break through any obstacles and reach their goals.
Transcend - This meaning implies that the baby will be able to rise above any challenges and reach their highest potential.
Permeate - This meaning implies that the baby will be able to spread their influence and have a positive impact on those around them.
Reach - This meaning implies that the baby will be able to achieve their goals and make their dreams come true.
Fulfill - This meaning implies that the baby will be able to accomplish their goals and live a life of purpose and meaning.
綴 means "spell, write, compose."
Connecting - Joining or linking together.
Composing - Creating or writing a sentence or passage.
Sewing - Fastening or stitching together.
Securing - Fastening or holding in place.
鐵 means "black iron. hardened. a blade made of iron."
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Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
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