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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameToma
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:とま
  • Katakanatip:トマ
  • English Syllablestip:to-ma (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:to-ma (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Toma
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Tomachan(とまちゃん)Click to speech とまちゃんTocchan( とっちゃん)Click to speech  とっちゃんTonchan( とんちゃん)Click to speech  とんちゃん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese boy(male) nameSee the boys' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameToma

Kanji Names & Meanings - 5 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 "Toma," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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とま- Toma -

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Uses phonetic hiragana/katakana characters without inherent meaning.

斗真- Toma -

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means "dipper, measure, constellation."

  • Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.

  • Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).

  • Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.

  • Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.

  • Small - Tiny; insignificant.

Name ideas examples

  • Dipper - Dipper represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the dipper's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Constellation - Constellation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constellation.

  • Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

means "true, truth, pure."

Name ideas examples

  • True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.

  • Truth - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of reality with one's words and beliefs. May your child always seek and speak truth, building their life on this solid foundation.

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Accurate - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.

  • Complete - Completing represents fulfillment, wholeness, and thorough accomplishment. May your child complete their tasks and fulfill their purpose.

  • Unaltered - Unaltered - In its original form - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unaltered throughout life.

杜眞- Toma -

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means "wild pear, grove, close."

  • Wild Pear - A deciduous tree of the rose family.

  • Grove - A forest, especially around a shrine.

  • Close - To Shut; to block; to seal.

  • Forest - A place where trees are densely packed. Also, a forest surrounding a shrine.

Name ideas examples

  • Wild Pear - Pears symbolize longevity, good health, and the sweetness of a well-lived life. May your child enjoy pear's sweetness—a long, healthy life filled with natural goodness.

  • Grove - The grove represents sacred space, sheltered growth, and community of trees. May your child find and create sacred spaces.

  • Close - Closing represents completion, intimacy, and knowing when to conclude. May your child close chapters well and embrace new beginnings.

  • Forest - Forests symbolize community, mystery, and the wisdom found in nature's sanctuary. May your child find peace in life's forests, discovering wisdom in places of deep quietude.

means "true, truth, pure."

Name ideas examples

  • True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.

  • Truth - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of reality with one's words and beliefs. May your child always seek and speak truth, building their life on this solid foundation.

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.

  • Calligraphy - Calling represents vocation, purpose, and the voice that summons to duty. May your child find their calling, answering life's summons with purpose.

杜真- Toma -

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means "wild pear, grove, close."

  • Wild Pear - A deciduous tree of the rose family.

  • Grove - A forest, especially around a shrine.

  • Close - To Shut; to block; to seal.

  • Forest - A place where trees are densely packed. Also, a forest surrounding a shrine.

Name ideas examples

  • Wild Pear - Pears symbolize longevity, good health, and the sweetness of a well-lived life. May your child enjoy pear's sweetness—a long, healthy life filled with natural goodness.

  • Grove - The grove represents sacred space, sheltered growth, and community of trees. May your child find and create sacred spaces.

  • Close - Closing represents completion, intimacy, and knowing when to conclude. May your child close chapters well and embrace new beginnings.

  • Forest - Forests symbolize community, mystery, and the wisdom found in nature's sanctuary. May your child find peace in life's forests, discovering wisdom in places of deep quietude.

means "true, truth, pure."

Name ideas examples

  • True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.

  • Truth - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of reality with one's words and beliefs. May your child always seek and speak truth, building their life on this solid foundation.

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Accurate - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.

  • Complete - Completing represents fulfillment, wholeness, and thorough accomplishment. May your child complete their tasks and fulfill their purpose.

  • Unaltered - Unaltered - In its original form - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unaltered throughout life.

杜茉- Toma -

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means "wild pear, grove, close."

  • Wild Pear - A deciduous tree of the rose family.

  • Grove - A forest, especially around a shrine.

  • Close - To Shut; to block; to seal.

  • Forest - A place where trees are densely packed. Also, a forest surrounding a shrine.

Name ideas examples

  • Wild Pear - Pears symbolize longevity, good health, and the sweetness of a well-lived life. May your child enjoy pear's sweetness—a long, healthy life filled with natural goodness.

  • Grove - The grove represents sacred space, sheltered growth, and community of trees. May your child find and create sacred spaces.

  • Close - Closing represents completion, intimacy, and knowing when to conclude. May your child close chapters well and embrace new beginnings.

  • Forest - Forests symbolize community, mystery, and the wisdom found in nature's sanctuary. May your child find peace in life's forests, discovering wisdom in places of deep quietude.

means "jasmine, fragrant."

Name ideas examples

  • Jasmine - Jasmine symbolizes grace, elegance, and the sweet fragrance of virtue. Its white blossoms represent purity and auspiciousness. May your child spread the gentle fragrance of jasmine, bringing sweetness to all they meet.

  • Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.

  • Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.

  • Fragrance - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a sweet fragrance wherever they go.

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