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Tocchan(とっちゃん)
Shitsunekun( しつねくん)
Toshikun( としくん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Toshitsune
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 "Toshitsune," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
俊 means "excellent, talented, handsome."
Excellent - Exceptionally good.
Talented - Having natural ability.
Handsome - Good-looking.
Big - Of considerable size, extent, or intensity.
High - Of great vertical extent.
Outstanding - Having exceptional qualities or abilities.
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.
Talented - Talented - Having natural ability - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of talented throughout life.
Handsome - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.
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.
High - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.
Outstanding - Being outstanding represents excellence, standing apart, and notable achievement. May your child be outstanding in character and contribution.
常 means "always, ordinary, eternal."
Eternal - Unchanging; permanent.
Unit of Length - This refers to a unit of length that is twice the length of a jin (eight feet).
Usual, Regular - This refers to something that is normal or expected.
Always - Always - At all times; constantly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of always throughout life.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Eternal - Eternity transcends time, representing that which endures forever beyond change. May your child create things of eternal value, leaving a legacy that transcends time.
Flag - Flag - An imperial banner; a standard - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flag throughout life.
Unit of Length - Units of measure represent standards, consistency, and fair measurement. May your child measure their life by meaningful standards.
Usual, Regular - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
俊 means "excellent, talented, handsome."
Excellent - Exceptionally good.
Talented - Having natural ability.
Handsome - Good-looking.
Big - Of considerable size, extent, or intensity.
High - Of great vertical extent.
Outstanding - Having exceptional qualities or abilities.
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.
Talented - Talented - Having natural ability - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of talented throughout life.
Handsome - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.
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.
High - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.
Outstanding - Being outstanding represents excellence, standing apart, and notable achievement. May your child be outstanding in character and contribution.
恒 means "constant, always, crescent."
Constant - Unchanging; fixed; steady.
Always - Perpetually; continuously.
Bow - The shape of the moon resembling a bow strung with a string.
Constant - Constant - Unchanging; fixed; steady - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of constant throughout life.
Always - Always - Perpetually; continuously - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of always throughout life.
Bow - The bow represents respect, humility, and honoring others. May your child bow in respect to those who deserve honor.
俊 means "excellent, talented, handsome."
Excellent - Exceptionally good.
Talented - Having natural ability.
Handsome - Good-looking.
Big - Of considerable size, extent, or intensity.
High - Of great vertical extent.
Outstanding - Having exceptional qualities or abilities.
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.
Talented - Talented - Having natural ability - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of talented throughout life.
Handsome - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.
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.
High - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.
Outstanding - Being outstanding represents excellence, standing apart, and notable achievement. May your child be outstanding in character and contribution.
矩 means "carpenter's square, rectangle, rule."
Carpenter's Square - A right-angle measuring tool.
Rectangle - A square shape.
Measurement, Calculation - The use of mathematics to determine the size, shape, or position of something.
Standard, Model - A pattern or example that is used as a guide or reference.
Carpenter's Square - Carp swimming upstream symbolize perseverance and the courage to overcome obstacles. May your child swim upstream like the carp, transforming into a dragon through determination.
Rectangle - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Measurement, Calculation - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Standard, Model - Standing represents resolve, presence, and the courage to hold one's ground. May your child stand firm in their convictions, unmoved by pressure.
俊 means "excellent, talented, handsome."
Excellent - Exceptionally good.
Talented - Having natural ability.
Handsome - Good-looking.
Big - Of considerable size, extent, or intensity.
High - Of great vertical extent.
Outstanding - Having exceptional qualities or abilities.
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.
Talented - Talented - Having natural ability - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of talented throughout life.
Handsome - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.
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.
High - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.
Outstanding - Being outstanding represents excellence, standing apart, and notable achievement. May your child be outstanding in character and contribution.
経 means "pass through, govern, warp."
Pass Through - To Experience Over Time; to undergo.
To Pass Through (time) - To pass through a period of time, to go through a process, to experience something.
Warp - The vertical threads in weaving.
Boundary - A dividing line, a limit.
Constant - That which does not change.
Direction (vertical) - The direction of north and south, or up and down.
Path - A route, a course of action, a logical sequence.
Principle - A Fundamental Rule; a doctrine.
Rule - A law, a principle, a regulation.
Sutra - Buddhist Scriptures; sacred texts.
Pass Through - Pass Through - To experience over time; to undergo - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of pass through throughout life.
To Pass Through (time) - The act of pass through (time) represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child pass through (time) with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Warp - Warp - The vertical threads in weaving - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of warp throughout life.
Boundary - Boundaries represent limits, definitions, and healthy separation. May your child respect boundaries while building bridges.
Constant - Constant - That which does not change - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of constant throughout life.
Direction (vertical) - Direction represents guidance, purpose, and knowing where one is heading. May your child find clear direction, always knowing their purpose and path.
Path - Path (道) in Japanese represents not just physical roads but the Way—a life practice. May your child find their Way, walking a path of purpose and meaning.
Principle - Principle - A fundamental rule; a doctrine - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of principle throughout life.
Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Sutra - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
利 means "profit, sharp, useful."
Useful - Convenient; advantageous.
Intelligent, Wise - Working well
Profit - Profit represents gain, benefit, and positive return on effort. May your child profit from their efforts while benefiting others.
Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.
Useful - Being useful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be useful, letting this quality guide their path.
Effective, Efficient - Effective/Efficient - Having an effect
Establish, Set Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.
Intelligent, Wise - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.
Speak, Talk - Speaking represents expression, communication, and the power of words. May your child speak wisely, using words to heal, inspire, and connect.
常 means "always, ordinary, eternal."
Eternal - Unchanging; permanent.
Unit of Length - This refers to a unit of length that is twice the length of a jin (eight feet).
Usual, Regular - This refers to something that is normal or expected.
Always - Always - At all times; constantly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of always throughout life.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Eternal - Eternity transcends time, representing that which endures forever beyond change. May your child create things of eternal value, leaving a legacy that transcends time.
Flag - Flag - An imperial banner; a standard - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flag throughout life.
Unit of Length - Units of measure represent standards, consistency, and fair measurement. May your child measure their life by meaningful standards.
Usual, Regular - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
利 means "profit, sharp, useful."
Useful - Convenient; advantageous.
Intelligent, Wise - Working well
Profit - Profit represents gain, benefit, and positive return on effort. May your child profit from their efforts while benefiting others.
Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.
Useful - Being useful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be useful, letting this quality guide their path.
Effective, Efficient - Effective/Efficient - Having an effect
Establish, Set Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.
Intelligent, Wise - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.
Speak, Talk - Speaking represents expression, communication, and the power of words. May your child speak wisely, using words to heal, inspire, and connect.
恒 means "constant, always, crescent."
Constant - Unchanging; fixed; steady.
Always - Perpetually; continuously.
Bow - The shape of the moon resembling a bow strung with a string.
Constant - Constant - Unchanging; fixed; steady - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of constant throughout life.
Always - Always - Perpetually; continuously - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of always throughout life.
Bow - The bow represents respect, humility, and honoring others. May your child bow in respect to those who deserve honor.
敏 means "quick, sharp, clever."
Sharp - Keen in Perception; mentally acute.
Clever - Quick to Understand; intelligent and bright.
Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.
Clever - Cleverness is quick intelligence, the ability to find creative solutions to problems. May your child be clever in solving problems, finding creative paths others miss.
常 means "always, ordinary, eternal."
Eternal - Unchanging; permanent.
Unit of Length - This refers to a unit of length that is twice the length of a jin (eight feet).
Usual, Regular - This refers to something that is normal or expected.
Always - Always - At all times; constantly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of always throughout life.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Eternal - Eternity transcends time, representing that which endures forever beyond change. May your child create things of eternal value, leaving a legacy that transcends time.
Flag - Flag - An imperial banner; a standard - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flag throughout life.
Unit of Length - Units of measure represent standards, consistency, and fair measurement. May your child measure their life by meaningful standards.
Usual, Regular - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
敏 means "quick, sharp, clever."
Sharp - Keen in Perception; mentally acute.
Clever - Quick to Understand; intelligent and bright.
Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.
Clever - Cleverness is quick intelligence, the ability to find creative solutions to problems. May your child be clever in solving problems, finding creative paths others miss.
恒 means "constant, always, crescent."
Constant - Unchanging; fixed; steady.
Always - Perpetually; continuously.
Bow - The shape of the moon resembling a bow strung with a string.
Constant - Constant - Unchanging; fixed; steady - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of constant throughout life.
Always - Always - Perpetually; continuously - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of always throughout life.
Bow - The bow represents respect, humility, and honoring others. May your child bow in respect to those who deserve honor.
敏 means "quick, sharp, clever."
Sharp - Keen in Perception; mentally acute.
Clever - Quick to Understand; intelligent and bright.
Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.
Clever - Cleverness is quick intelligence, the ability to find creative solutions to problems. May your child be clever in solving problems, finding creative paths others miss.
矩 means "carpenter's square, rectangle, rule."
Carpenter's Square - A right-angle measuring tool.
Rectangle - A square shape.
Measurement, Calculation - The use of mathematics to determine the size, shape, or position of something.
Standard, Model - A pattern or example that is used as a guide or reference.
Carpenter's Square - Carp swimming upstream symbolize perseverance and the courage to overcome obstacles. May your child swim upstream like the carp, transforming into a dragon through determination.
Rectangle - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Measurement, Calculation - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Standard, Model - Standing represents resolve, presence, and the courage to hold one's ground. May your child stand firm in their convictions, unmoved by pressure.
敏 means "quick, sharp, clever."
Sharp - Keen in Perception; mentally acute.
Clever - Quick to Understand; intelligent and bright.
Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.
Clever - Cleverness is quick intelligence, the ability to find creative solutions to problems. May your child be clever in solving problems, finding creative paths others miss.
経 means "pass through, govern, warp."
Pass Through - To Experience Over Time; to undergo.
To Pass Through (time) - To pass through a period of time, to go through a process, to experience something.
Warp - The vertical threads in weaving.
Boundary - A dividing line, a limit.
Constant - That which does not change.
Direction (vertical) - The direction of north and south, or up and down.
Path - A route, a course of action, a logical sequence.
Principle - A Fundamental Rule; a doctrine.
Rule - A law, a principle, a regulation.
Sutra - Buddhist Scriptures; sacred texts.
Pass Through - Pass Through - To experience over time; to undergo - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of pass through throughout life.
To Pass Through (time) - The act of pass through (time) represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child pass through (time) with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Warp - Warp - The vertical threads in weaving - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of warp throughout life.
Boundary - Boundaries represent limits, definitions, and healthy separation. May your child respect boundaries while building bridges.
Constant - Constant - That which does not change - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of constant throughout life.
Direction (vertical) - Direction represents guidance, purpose, and knowing where one is heading. May your child find clear direction, always knowing their purpose and path.
Path - Path (道) in Japanese represents not just physical roads but the Way—a life practice. May your child find their Way, walking a path of purpose and meaning.
Principle - Principle - A fundamental rule; a doctrine - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of principle throughout life.
Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Sutra - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
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