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Wakachan(わかちゃん)
Baachan( ばぁちゃん)
Kacchan( かっちゃん)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls.
See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname:
Wakaba
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 "Wakaba," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
稚 means "young, immature, innocent."
Immature - Not fully developed.
Child - Describing a person who is still a minor.
Low Age - Describing someone or something that is of a lower age than the average.
Young - Youth represents vitality, potential, and the fresh energy of new beginnings. May your child retain youthful vitality and the fresh energy of endless possibility.
Immature - Immature - Not fully developed - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of immature throughout life.
Innocent - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.
Late Rice - Rice is sacred in Japan, representing prosperity, sustenance, and the rewards of diligent labor. May your child's efforts bear fruit like bountiful rice, providing sustenance and prosperity to all.
Low Age - Lowness represents humility, accessibility, and connection with the earth. May your child stay humble and accessible, connected to their roots.
葉 means "leaf, foliage, era."
Leaf - The foliage of a plant.
Foliage - Leaves collectively.
Era - A period of time.
Parting - The end of something.
Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.
Leaf - Leaves represent life, growth, and the beauty of each passing season. May your child flourish like leaves in spring and gracefully accept change.
Foliage - Foliage - Leaves collectively - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of foliage throughout life.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Parting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Sheet - Sheet - A piece of paper or other material - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sheet throughout life.
若 means "young, immature, if."
Hypothetically - This refers to a situation that is hypothetical or possible.
New Generation - This refers to the new generation of people.
Young - Youth represents vitality, potential, and the fresh energy of new beginnings. May your child retain youthful vitality and the fresh energy of endless possibility.
Immature - Immature - Not fully developed; inexperienced - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of immature throughout life.
If - Conditions and possibilities open paths of potential. May your child see possibilities and prepare for various outcomes.
Hypothetically - Containers hold and protect what is precious. May your child be a vessel for good things and protect what matters.
Like - Like - Similar to; resembling - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of like throughout life.
New Generation - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and the excitement of discovery. May your child embrace the new with courage, pioneering fresh paths with innovation.
葉 means "leaf, foliage, era."
Leaf - The foliage of a plant.
Foliage - Leaves collectively.
Era - A period of time.
Parting - The end of something.
Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.
Leaf - Leaves represent life, growth, and the beauty of each passing season. May your child flourish like leaves in spring and gracefully accept change.
Foliage - Foliage - Leaves collectively - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of foliage throughout life.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Parting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Sheet - Sheet - A piece of paper or other material - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sheet throughout life.
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きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
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