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Utai
Utai- Gender:Male
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:うたい - :ウタイ
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Ucchan(うっちゃん)
Utachan( うたちゃん)Utakun( うたくん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. 
See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname: 
Utai
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 "Utai," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
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謡- Utai -
謡 means "to sing, folk song, rumor."
To Sing - To sing without instruments.
Criticizing - Speaking ill of someone or something.
Singing Without Musical Instruments - A type of song or chant, usually with a slow and solemn melody.
Name ideas examples
To Sing - The act of sing represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child sing with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Criticize - The act of criticize represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child criticize with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Folk Song - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Rumor - Rumor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the rumor's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Criticizing - Constructive criticism represents honest assessment and helpful feedback. May your child give and receive feedback wisely.
Noh Chanting - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Singing Without Musical Instruments - Music transcends language, touching the soul and expressing what words cannot. May your child's life be like music—touching souls and expressing the inexpressible.
有泰- Utai -
有 means "have, exist, furthermore."
Exist - To be; to occur.
Furthermore - In Addition; moreover.
Maintain - To keep something in a certain state or condition.
Possess - To have or own something.
Name ideas examples
Have - Having represents possession, gratitude, and appreciating what one holds. May your child have enough, and appreciate all they have with gratitude.
Exist - Existing represents being, presence, and the gift of life. May your child exist with purpose and meaning.
Furthermore - Furthermore - In Addition; moreover - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of furthermore throughout life.
Maintain - Maintaining represents preservation, care, and steady attention. May your child maintain what is good and care for what matters.
Possess - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
泰 means "peaceful, vast, extreme."
Arrogant, Extravagant, Luxurious - These words describe someone who is overly proud or indulgent.
Prosperous - Flourishing; thriving; successful.
Name ideas examples
Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Vast - Vastness represents limitless potential, expansive thinking, and boundless opportunity. May your child's potential be vast, their dreams unbounded by limitation.
Extreme - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.
Arrogant, Extravagant, Luxurious - Being arrogant/extravagant/luxurious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be arrogant/extravagant/luxurious, letting this quality guide their path.
Country Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.
Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.
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