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Tocchan(とっちゃん)Tonchan( とんちゃん)
Touchan( とうちゃん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. See the boys' version here.
This name is also used as a surname: Tou
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 "Tou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
桃 means "peach."
Peach - A deciduous small tree of the rose family, bearing edible fruit in summer.
Fruitfulness - The ability to produce fruit or offspring.
Abundance - A plentiful supply of something.
灯 means "light, lamp, torch."
Light - A tool used to light a fire.
Enlightenment - The teachings of Buddha that illuminate the darkness of the world.
Fire - Intense fire, or a strong force of fire.
Light - Symbolizing the light of hope and guidance that a baby brings to the world.
Enlightenment - Representing the wisdom and knowledge that a baby can bring to the world.
Fire - Representing the passion and energy that a baby can bring to the world.
董 means "dong, director, head of a department or organization."
To Correct - To make sure something is accurate or correct.
To Supervise - To oversee and direct the work of others.
To Monitor - To keep watch over something or someone.
Lotus Root - A root vegetable that is a part of the lotus plant.
Ancient Tool - An old tool or instrument used for a specific purpose.
Antique - An old object or piece of furniture that is valuable because of its age or rarity.
To Correct - This meaning implies that the child will be guided and corrected in the right direction, and will be taught to make the right decisions.
To Supervise - This meaning implies that the child will be watched over and guided in the right direction, and will be taught to make the right decisions.
To Watch Over - This meaning implies that the child will be watched over and protected, and will be taught to make the right decisions.
Lotus Root - This meaning implies that the child will be strong and resilient, and will be able to overcome any obstacles in life.
Old Tool - This meaning implies that the child will be wise and experienced, and will be able to use their knowledge and experience to make the right decisions.
Antique - This meaning implies that the child will be wise and experienced, and will be able to use their knowledge and experience to make the right decisions.
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Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
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