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Tokichan(ときちゃん)
Hirokun(ひろくん)
Tokipi(ときぴー)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Tokihiro
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 "Tokihiro," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
宗 means "sect, ancestor, origin."
Religion - The teachings of a founder or the beliefs of a group that follows them.
Sect - Sect - A religious group; a denomination - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sect throughout life.
Ancestor - Ancestors watch over their descendants, their wisdom echoing through generations. May your child honor their ancestors and become an ancestor worth remembering.
Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.
Religion - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
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.
宏 means "wide, to expand, excellent."
To Expand - To make larger.
Excellent - Outstanding; magnificent.
Wide - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.
To Expand - The act of expand represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child expand with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
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.
Expand, Amplify - Expand/Amplify - To make bigger or more extensive - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of expand/amplify throughout life.
時 means "time, hour, season."
Hour - A unit of time measurement.
Season - The four divisions of the year.
Era - A period in history.
Occasion - A Particular Moment; an opportunity.
Opportunity - A suitable time.
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.
Hour - Hours measure the precious segments of each day, never to return once passed. May your child use their hours wisely, treasuring each precious segment of time.
Season - Seasons teach us about cycles, timing, and the wisdom of accepting change. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding purpose in each phase.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Occasion - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Opportunity - Opportunity - A suitable time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of opportunity throughout life.
博 means "wide, learned, gamble."
Learned - Knowledgeable; scholarly.
Gambling - Taking part in games of chance for money or other stakes.
Promote - To spread or increase the popularity of something.
Wide - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.
Learned - Teachers and scholars illuminate the path of knowledge for others. May your child both learn eagerly and share knowledge generously.
Gamble - Gamble - To Bet; to wager - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gamble throughout life.
Gambling - Gambling represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in gambling with purpose and skill.
Promote - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
時 means "time, hour, season."
Hour - A unit of time measurement.
Season - The four divisions of the year.
Era - A period in history.
Occasion - A Particular Moment; an opportunity.
Opportunity - A suitable time.
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.
Hour - Hours measure the precious segments of each day, never to return once passed. May your child use their hours wisely, treasuring each precious segment of time.
Season - Seasons teach us about cycles, timing, and the wisdom of accepting change. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding purpose in each phase.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Occasion - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Opportunity - Opportunity - A suitable time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of opportunity throughout life.
啓 means "to open, to enlighten, to begin."
Begin, Initiate - To start something, to initiate, to pioneer.
Lead, Pioneer - To lead, to be a vanguard, to pay in advance.
Open, Unlock - To open something, to unlock, to release, to let go.
To Begin - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Begin, Initiate - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Document - Documents represent knowledge preserved, records, and lasting communication. May your child document their wisdom for future generations.
Lead, Pioneer - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.
Open, Unlock - Openness represents receptivity, honesty, and welcoming attitudes. May your child be open in heart and mind, receptive to wisdom and welcoming to all.
Season - Seasons teach us about cycles, timing, and the wisdom of accepting change. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding purpose in each phase.
Speak, Declare - Speaking represents expression, communication, and the power of words. May your child speak wisely, using words to heal, inspire, and connect.
Teach, Guide - Teach/Guide - To teach, to guide, to lead, to understand - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of teach/guide throughout life.
時 means "time, hour, season."
Hour - A unit of time measurement.
Season - The four divisions of the year.
Era - A period in history.
Occasion - A Particular Moment; an opportunity.
Opportunity - A suitable time.
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.
Hour - Hours measure the precious segments of each day, never to return once passed. May your child use their hours wisely, treasuring each precious segment of time.
Season - Seasons teach us about cycles, timing, and the wisdom of accepting change. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding purpose in each phase.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Occasion - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Opportunity - Opportunity - A suitable time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of opportunity throughout life.
大 means "big, excellent, greatly."
Big - Large in Size; great in degree; many in number or quantity.
Excellent - Outstanding; magnificent; impressive.
Approximately - Roughly; generally; more or less.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
Honorific - A word of respect added before someone's name.
Prefix - A prefix indicating respect or greatness.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
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.
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.
Greatly - Greatness encompasses exceptional ability, noble character, and significant achievement. May your child achieve true greatness—not just in accomplishment, but in character.
Approximately - Approximately - Roughly; generally; more or less - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of approximately throughout life.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Prefix - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Proud - Proud - Arrogant; having a haughty attitude - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of proud throughout life.
Respectful - 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.
時 means "time, hour, season."
Hour - A unit of time measurement.
Season - The four divisions of the year.
Era - A period in history.
Occasion - A Particular Moment; an opportunity.
Opportunity - A suitable time.
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.
Hour - Hours measure the precious segments of each day, never to return once passed. May your child use their hours wisely, treasuring each precious segment of time.
Season - Seasons teach us about cycles, timing, and the wisdom of accepting change. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding purpose in each phase.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Occasion - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Opportunity - Opportunity - A suitable time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of opportunity throughout life.
宏 means "wide, to expand, excellent."
To Expand - To make larger.
Excellent - Outstanding; magnificent.
Wide - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.
To Expand - The act of expand represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child expand with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
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.
Expand, Amplify - Expand/Amplify - To make bigger or more extensive - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of expand/amplify throughout life.
時 means "time, hour, season."
Hour - A unit of time measurement.
Season - The four divisions of the year.
Era - A period in history.
Occasion - A Particular Moment; an opportunity.
Opportunity - A suitable time.
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.
Hour - Hours measure the precious segments of each day, never to return once passed. May your child use their hours wisely, treasuring each precious segment of time.
Season - Seasons teach us about cycles, timing, and the wisdom of accepting change. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding purpose in each phase.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Occasion - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Opportunity - Opportunity - A suitable time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of opportunity throughout life.
寛 means "tolerant, generous, spacious."
Tolerant - Tolerant - Accepting of differences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tolerant throughout life.
Generous - Being generous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be generous, letting this quality guide their path.
Spacious - Being spacious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be spacious, letting this quality guide their path.
Relaxed - Relaxation represents peace, ease, and freedom from tension. May your child find moments of relaxation amid life's activities.
時 means "time, hour, season."
Hour - A unit of time measurement.
Season - The four divisions of the year.
Era - A period in history.
Occasion - A Particular Moment; an opportunity.
Opportunity - A suitable time.
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.
Hour - Hours measure the precious segments of each day, never to return once passed. May your child use their hours wisely, treasuring each precious segment of time.
Season - Seasons teach us about cycles, timing, and the wisdom of accepting change. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding purpose in each phase.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Occasion - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Opportunity - Opportunity - A suitable time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of opportunity throughout life.
広 means "wide, to expand, to broaden."
Wide - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.
To Expand - The act of expand represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child expand with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Broaden - The act of broaden represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child broaden with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Length - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
Spread, Expand - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
時 means "time, hour, season."
Hour - A unit of time measurement.
Season - The four divisions of the year.
Era - A period in history.
Occasion - A Particular Moment; an opportunity.
Opportunity - A suitable time.
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.
Hour - Hours measure the precious segments of each day, never to return once passed. May your child use their hours wisely, treasuring each precious segment of time.
Season - Seasons teach us about cycles, timing, and the wisdom of accepting change. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding purpose in each phase.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Occasion - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Opportunity - Opportunity - A suitable time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of opportunity throughout life.
弘 means "wide, to spread."
Wide - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.
To Spread - The act of spread represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child spread with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Big, Large - Big/Large - Of considerable size or extent - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of big/large throughout life.
Spread, Propagate - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
時 means "time, hour, season."
Hour - A unit of time measurement.
Season - The four divisions of the year.
Era - A period in history.
Occasion - A Particular Moment; an opportunity.
Opportunity - A suitable time.
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.
Hour - Hours measure the precious segments of each day, never to return once passed. May your child use their hours wisely, treasuring each precious segment of time.
Season - Seasons teach us about cycles, timing, and the wisdom of accepting change. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding purpose in each phase.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Occasion - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Opportunity - Opportunity - A suitable time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of opportunity throughout life.
洋 means "ocean, western, vast."
Western - Relating to the West.
Abundant - A large amount of something that is overflowing or overflowing with abundance.
East and West - The two halves of the world, divided by the East and West.
Expansive - A large area of land or water that is spread out and covers a great distance.
Sea - A large body of water, usually salty, that covers much of the Earth's surface.
Shore - The land along the edge of a body of water, such as a lake, ocean, or river.
Western - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
Vast - Vastness represents limitless potential, expansive thinking, and boundless opportunity. May your child's potential be vast, their dreams unbounded by limitation.
Abundant - Abundance represents the overflowing blessings that come from a generous universe. May your child live abundantly, overflowing with blessings to share.
East and West - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
Expansive - Being expansive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be expansive, letting this quality guide their path.
Sea - The sea symbolizes vastness, depth of character, and the acceptance of all things. May your child possess the ocean's depth and vastness, embracing life with boundless capacity.
Shore - Shores represent meeting points, transitions, and the edge between worlds. May your child navigate the shores between different aspects of life.
時 means "time, hour, season."
Hour - A unit of time measurement.
Season - The four divisions of the year.
Era - A period in history.
Occasion - A Particular Moment; an opportunity.
Opportunity - A suitable time.
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.
Hour - Hours measure the precious segments of each day, never to return once passed. May your child use their hours wisely, treasuring each precious segment of time.
Season - Seasons teach us about cycles, timing, and the wisdom of accepting change. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding purpose in each phase.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Occasion - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Opportunity - Opportunity - A suitable time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of opportunity throughout life.
浩 means "vast, greatly, to be proud."
To be Proud - To be arrogant.
Boastful - Showing excessive pride or self-satisfaction.
Grand - Impressive in size, scope, or extent.
Vast - Vastness represents limitless potential, expansive thinking, and boundless opportunity. May your child's potential be vast, their dreams unbounded by limitation.
Greatly - Greatness encompasses exceptional ability, noble character, and significant achievement. May your child achieve true greatness—not just in accomplishment, but in character.
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.
Boastful - Being boastful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be boastful, letting this quality guide their path.
Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.
時 means "time, hour, season."
Hour - A unit of time measurement.
Season - The four divisions of the year.
Era - A period in history.
Occasion - A Particular Moment; an opportunity.
Opportunity - A suitable time.
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.
Hour - Hours measure the precious segments of each day, never to return once passed. May your child use their hours wisely, treasuring each precious segment of time.
Season - Seasons teach us about cycles, timing, and the wisdom of accepting change. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding purpose in each phase.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Occasion - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Opportunity - Opportunity - A suitable time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of opportunity throughout life.
裕 means "abundant, wealthy, generous."
Ample - More than enough, sufficient.
Comfortable - Providing physical ease and relaxation, cozy.
Open-minded - Willing to consider new ideas, tolerant.
Relaxed - Not tense, rigid, or strict, easygoing.
Wealthy - Wealth represents abundance, resources, and the means to do good. May your child prosper in all ways and share their abundance.
Generous - Being generous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be generous, letting this quality guide their path.
Ample - Ample - More than enough, sufficient - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ample throughout life.
Comfortable - Being comfortable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be comfortable, letting this quality guide their path.
Open-minded - Openness represents receptivity, honesty, and welcoming attitudes. May your child be open in heart and mind, receptive to wisdom and welcoming to all.
Relaxed - Relaxation represents peace, ease, and freedom from tension. May your child find moments of relaxation amid life's activities.
Spacious - Being spacious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be spacious, letting this quality guide their path.
節 means "joint, node, season."
Joint - A Connecting Point; where segments meet.
Node - A Point of Intersection; a knot in bamboo or wood.
Season - A period of the year; a time division.
Connecting Points - Points that are connected together.
Divisions - Divisions of a poem or writing.
Festival - A Celebratory Day; a holiday.
Knots - A unit of speed for boats.
Moderation - Keeping Within Limits; self-restraint.
Musical Instruments - Names of musical instruments.
Rules - Rules and regulations.
Saving - To save or be thrifty.
Signs - Signs, symbols, or stamps.
Joint - Joints connect separate parts, enabling flexibility, movement, and unified action. May your child be a connector of people, bringing disparate parts together harmoniously.
Node - The node represents intersection, connection points, and structured growth. May your child connect meaningfully.
Season - Seasons teach us about cycles, timing, and the wisdom of accepting change. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding purpose in each phase.
Connecting Points - Connection represents the bonds that link people, ideas, and communities together. May your child connect deeply with others, building bridges of understanding.
Divisions - Divisions - Divisions of a poem or writing - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of divisions throughout life.
Festival - Being festival represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be festival, letting this quality guide their path.
Knots - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
Moderation - Moderation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of moderation.
Musical Instruments - Music transcends language, touching the soul and expressing what words cannot. May your child's life be like music—touching souls and expressing the inexpressible.
Principle - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Rules - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Saving - Saving represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in saving with purpose and skill.
Section - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Signs - Signs - Signs, symbols, or stamps - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of signs throughout life.
Time Periods - 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.
弘 means "wide, to spread."
Wide - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.
To Spread - The act of spread represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child spread with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Big, Large - Big/Large - Of considerable size or extent - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of big/large throughout life.
Spread, Propagate - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
迅 means "swift, rapid, prompt."
Swift - Moving very fast.
Rapid - Happening quickly.
Prompt - Without delay.
Fast - Moving quickly.
Speedy - Acting quickly.
Swift - Swiftness represents quick response, agility, and efficiency in action. May your child act swiftly and decisively when needed, never missing important moments.
Rapid - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
Prompt - Prompt - Without delay - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of prompt throughout life.
Fast - Speed represents efficiency, quick thinking, and the ability to act decisively. May your child think and act quickly when needed, seizing opportunities swiftly.
Speedy - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
弘 means "wide, to spread."
Wide - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.
To Spread - The act of spread represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child spread with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Big, Large - Big/Large - Of considerable size or extent - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of big/large throughout life.
Spread, Propagate - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
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