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Japanese boy(male) nameTonohide
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:とのひで
  • Katakanatip:トノヒデ
  • English Syllablestip:to-no-hi-de (4)
  • Japanese Moraetip:to-no-hi-de (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Tonohide
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Tonochan(とのちゃん)Click to speech とのちゃんHidekun(ひでくん)Click to speech ひでくんTonokun(とのくん)Click to speech とのくん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Tonohide," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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殿秀- Tonohide -

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殿 means "palace, lord, honorific suffix."

  • Palace - A Large Building; the residence of emperors and nobles.

  • Lord - An honorific for masters and nobles.

  • Honorific Suffix - A word attached to names to show respect.

  • Rear Guard - The unit that defends against pursuit when an army retreats.

  • Title of Respect - A title of respect used for a lord or noble person.

Name ideas examples

  • Palace - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Lord - A lord bears responsibility for those under their care. May your child accept responsibility and care for those who depend on them.

  • Honorific Suffix - 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.

  • Rear Guard - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

  • Title of 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.

means "to excel, to sprout."

Name ideas examples

  • To Excel - The act of excel represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child excel with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Sprout - The act of sprout represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child sprout with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Blooming - Blooming represents coming into one's own, revealing beauty, and reaching full potential. May your child bloom into their full potential.

  • Distinguishing - Distinguishing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in distinguishing with purpose and skill.

  • Extending - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • Growing - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.

  • Outstanding - Being outstanding represents excellence, standing apart, and notable achievement. May your child be outstanding in character and contribution.

  • Sprouting - Sprouting represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in sprouting with purpose and skill.

渡之光- Tonohide -

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means "to cross, to pass, ferry."

Name ideas examples

  • To Cross - The act of cross represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child cross with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Hand Over - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.

  • To Pass - The act of pass represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child pass with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Ferry - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

means "this, to go, possessive particle."

  • This - That; pointing to a person, thing, or matter.

  • To Go - To Proceed; to reach.

  • Possessive Particle - Indicating subject relationship.

Name ideas examples

  • This - Specificity represents focus, attention, and being present. May your child be fully present in this moment, this place.

  • To Go - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.

  • Possessive Particle - Possessive Particle - Indicating subject relationship - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of possessive particle throughout life.

means "light, to shine, honor."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

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