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Tocchan(とっちゃん)
Oukun( おうくん)
Tokutan( とくたん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Tokuo
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 "Tokuo," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
督 means "supervise, watch, urge."
To Watch, Observe - To watch closely and make sure that everything is in order.
Eldest Son, Heir - The eldest son or heir of a family, who is expected to take over the family business.
Supervise - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Watch - Watching represents vigilance, attention, and careful observation. May your child watch wisely and learn from observation.
To Watch, Observe - The act of watch/observe represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child watch/observe with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Urge - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
Chief - Chief - A Leader; the head of a group - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chief throughout life.
Correct - Correctness represents accuracy, righteousness, and alignment with truth. May your child always seek what is correct, living in alignment with truth.
Eldest Son, Heir - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
夫 means "husband, man, worker."
Husband - A married man.
Man - An adult male.
Worker - A laborer.
Laborer - A man who engages in physical labor.
Husband - Husband - A married man - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of husband throughout life.
Man - Man represents strength, responsibility, and the masculine principle of action. May your child embody masculine virtues—strength, responsibility, and protective action.
Worker - Work represents purposeful effort, contribution, and the dignity of labor. May your child find meaningful work, contributing with dignity and purpose.
Laborer - Laborer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the laborer's dedication and skill in their life's work.
徳 means "virtue, morality, grace."
Virtue - Moral Excellence; good character.
Gratitude - Thankfulness; appreciation.
Profit - Gain or advantage, usually financial.
Virtue - Virtue represents moral excellence and the inner strength that comes from living righteously. May your child cultivate virtue as their greatest treasure, more precious than gold or fame.
Morality - Morality - Ethical Conduct; righteousness - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of morality throughout life.
Grace - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.
Gratitude - Gratitude (感謝) is deeply valued in Japan, appreciating even small kindnesses and nature's gifts. May your child live with deep gratitude, appreciating every blessing life offers.
Profit - Profit represents gain, benefit, and positive return on effort. May your child profit from their efforts while benefiting others.
夫 means "husband, man, worker."
Husband - A married man.
Man - An adult male.
Worker - A laborer.
Laborer - A man who engages in physical labor.
Husband - Husband - A married man - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of husband throughout life.
Man - Man represents strength, responsibility, and the masculine principle of action. May your child embody masculine virtues—strength, responsibility, and protective action.
Worker - Work represents purposeful effort, contribution, and the dignity of labor. May your child find meaningful work, contributing with dignity and purpose.
Laborer - Laborer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the laborer's dedication and skill in their life's work.
徳 means "virtue, morality, grace."
Virtue - Moral Excellence; good character.
Gratitude - Thankfulness; appreciation.
Profit - Gain or advantage, usually financial.
Virtue - Virtue represents moral excellence and the inner strength that comes from living righteously. May your child cultivate virtue as their greatest treasure, more precious than gold or fame.
Morality - Morality - Ethical Conduct; righteousness - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of morality throughout life.
Grace - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.
Gratitude - Gratitude (感謝) is deeply valued in Japan, appreciating even small kindnesses and nature's gifts. May your child live with deep gratitude, appreciating every blessing life offers.
Profit - Profit represents gain, benefit, and positive return on effort. May your child profit from their efforts while benefiting others.
雄 means "male, superior, strong."
Prosperous - Having Vigor; energetic.
Male - The masculine represents strength, protection, and active energy. May your child embody vigorous strength of character.
Superior - Superior represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the superior's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.
得 means "obtain, gain, understand."
Understand - To Comprehend; to grasp.
Profit - To gain an advantage or benefit.
Realize - To understand or comprehend something.
Obtain - Obtain - To Get; to acquire - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of obtain throughout life.
Gain - Gain - To Earn; to profit - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gain throughout life.
Understand - Understanding represents wisdom, empathy, and deep comprehension. May your child understand others deeply and be understood in return.
Profit - Profit represents gain, benefit, and positive return on effort. May your child profit from their efforts while benefiting others.
Realize - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
夫 means "husband, man, worker."
Husband - A married man.
Man - An adult male.
Worker - A laborer.
Laborer - A man who engages in physical labor.
Husband - Husband - A married man - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of husband throughout life.
Man - Man represents strength, responsibility, and the masculine principle of action. May your child embody masculine virtues—strength, responsibility, and protective action.
Worker - Work represents purposeful effort, contribution, and the dignity of labor. May your child find meaningful work, contributing with dignity and purpose.
Laborer - Laborer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the laborer's dedication and skill in their life's work.
東 means "east, orient, master."
East - The direction of sunrise.
Orient - The eastern regions.
Region - The area east of Hakone. Kanto region.
East - East is where the sun rises, symbolizing new beginnings and enlightenment. May your child face east with hope, embracing new beginnings and wisdom.
Orient - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.
Region - Regions represent territory, belonging, and one's sphere of influence. May your child make their region of influence a better place.
九 means "nine, nine times, many."
Gather - To collect, to assemble.
Nine - Nine (九) is the highest single digit, representing completion, longevity, and imperial power. May your child reach the heights of achievement, complete and long-lived like the sacred number nine.
Nine Times - 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.
Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.
Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.
男 means "man, son, vigorous person."
Man - Man represents strength, responsibility, and the masculine principle of action. May your child embody masculine virtues—strength, responsibility, and protective action.
Manly Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.
Son - A son carries the family legacy forward, representing continuation and honor. May your child honor their heritage while forging their own path.
Vigorous Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.
督 means "supervise, watch, urge."
To Watch, Observe - To watch closely and make sure that everything is in order.
Eldest Son, Heir - The eldest son or heir of a family, who is expected to take over the family business.
Supervise - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Watch - Watching represents vigilance, attention, and careful observation. May your child watch wisely and learn from observation.
To Watch, Observe - The act of watch/observe represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child watch/observe with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Urge - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
Chief - Chief - A Leader; the head of a group - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chief throughout life.
Correct - Correctness represents accuracy, righteousness, and alignment with truth. May your child always seek what is correct, living in alignment with truth.
Eldest Son, Heir - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
男 means "man, son, vigorous person."
Man - Man represents strength, responsibility, and the masculine principle of action. May your child embody masculine virtues—strength, responsibility, and protective action.
Manly Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.
Son - A son carries the family legacy forward, representing continuation and honor. May your child honor their heritage while forging their own path.
Vigorous Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.
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