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21,378 first names, 70,620 last names, 317,184 kanji variations.
one of the best Japanese name searches for a baby!
In Japanese, there is a culture of kanji which is a set of characters that originated from Chinese characters, and the meaning of the name changes according to the choice of kanji characters.
The more numerous variations of kanji, the more common name is in Japan. On the other hand, a name with very few variations in kanji is unique and rare to the Japanese.
For Wakasa, kanji choices are listed below, sorted by the total number of Good!
若 means "young, youth, young person."
Young and fresh - This refers to something that is new and has not been around for a long time.
Young master - This refers to a young boy from a high-ranking family.
Immature - This refers to something that is not yet fully developed.
New generation - This refers to the new generation of people.
Hypothetically - This refers to a situation that is hypothetical or possible.
Auxiliary character - This refers to a character used to describe something. e.g. 自若
Youthful - Conveying a sense of freshness, energy, and vitality.
Innocent - Conveying a sense of purity, naivety, and trustworthiness.
New - Conveying a sense of new beginnings, freshness, and potential.
Precious - Conveying a sense of value, worth, and importance.
Special - Conveying a sense of uniqueness, rarity, and distinction.
Timeless - Conveying a sense of timelessness, eternity, and permanence.
Brave - Conveying a sense of courage, strength, and resilience.
桜 means "cherry blossom."
Sakura - Cherry Blossom. A deciduous tree of the rose family.
Cherry Blossom - This is a very popular name for Japanese babies, as the cherry blossom is a symbol of beauty and renewal in Japan. It is also a symbol of the fleeting nature of life, which is a reminder to cherish each moment.
Beauty - The kanji for sakura (桜) can also be interpreted as “beauty”, making it a great name for a baby. It is a reminder to the parents and the child that beauty is something to be cherished and appreciated.
Renewal - The cherry blossom is a symbol of renewal and new beginnings, making it a great name for a baby. It is a reminder to the parents and the child that life is constantly changing and that each moment is a chance to start anew.
Strength - The kanji for sakura (桜) can also be interpreted as “strength”, making it a great name for a baby. It is a reminder to the parents and the child that strength is something to be cultivated and appreciated.
若 means "young, youth, young person."
Young and fresh - This refers to something that is new and has not been around for a long time.
Young master - This refers to a young boy from a high-ranking family.
Immature - This refers to something that is not yet fully developed.
New generation - This refers to the new generation of people.
Hypothetically - This refers to a situation that is hypothetical or possible.
Auxiliary character - This refers to a character used to describe something. e.g. 自若
Youthful - Conveying a sense of freshness, energy, and vitality.
Innocent - Conveying a sense of purity, naivety, and trustworthiness.
New - Conveying a sense of new beginnings, freshness, and potential.
Precious - Conveying a sense of value, worth, and importance.
Special - Conveying a sense of uniqueness, rarity, and distinction.
Timeless - Conveying a sense of timelessness, eternity, and permanence.
Brave - Conveying a sense of courage, strength, and resilience.
佐 means "assistant, help, aid."
Aide - A subordinate official.
若 means "young, youth, young person."
Young and fresh - This refers to something that is new and has not been around for a long time.
Young master - This refers to a young boy from a high-ranking family.
Immature - This refers to something that is not yet fully developed.
New generation - This refers to the new generation of people.
Hypothetically - This refers to a situation that is hypothetical or possible.
Auxiliary character - This refers to a character used to describe something. e.g. 自若
Youthful - Conveying a sense of freshness, energy, and vitality.
Innocent - Conveying a sense of purity, naivety, and trustworthiness.
New - Conveying a sense of new beginnings, freshness, and potential.
Precious - Conveying a sense of value, worth, and importance.
Special - Conveying a sense of uniqueness, rarity, and distinction.
Timeless - Conveying a sense of timelessness, eternity, and permanence.
Brave - Conveying a sense of courage, strength, and resilience.
咲 means "bloom, blossom, flourish."
To Laugh, Smile - To express joy or amusement with a facial expression.
To Bloom, Blossom - To open and display the petals of a flower.
To Open, Unfold - To reveal or expand something that was previously hidden or closed.
若 means "young, youth, young person."
Young and fresh - This refers to something that is new and has not been around for a long time.
Young master - This refers to a young boy from a high-ranking family.
Immature - This refers to something that is not yet fully developed.
New generation - This refers to the new generation of people.
Hypothetically - This refers to a situation that is hypothetical or possible.
Auxiliary character - This refers to a character used to describe something. e.g. 自若
Youthful - Conveying a sense of freshness, energy, and vitality.
Innocent - Conveying a sense of purity, naivety, and trustworthiness.
New - Conveying a sense of new beginnings, freshness, and potential.
Precious - Conveying a sense of value, worth, and importance.
Special - Conveying a sense of uniqueness, rarity, and distinction.
Timeless - Conveying a sense of timelessness, eternity, and permanence.
Brave - Conveying a sense of courage, strength, and resilience.
砂 means "sand."
若 means "young, youth, young person."
Young and fresh - This refers to something that is new and has not been around for a long time.
Young master - This refers to a young boy from a high-ranking family.
Immature - This refers to something that is not yet fully developed.
New generation - This refers to the new generation of people.
Hypothetically - This refers to a situation that is hypothetical or possible.
Auxiliary character - This refers to a character used to describe something. e.g. 自若
Youthful - Conveying a sense of freshness, energy, and vitality.
Innocent - Conveying a sense of purity, naivety, and trustworthiness.
New - Conveying a sense of new beginnings, freshness, and potential.
Precious - Conveying a sense of value, worth, and importance.
Special - Conveying a sense of uniqueness, rarity, and distinction.
Timeless - Conveying a sense of timelessness, eternity, and permanence.
Brave - Conveying a sense of courage, strength, and resilience.
紗 means "gauze, thin silk or cotton fabric."
葉 means "leaf, blade of a plant."
Leaf - A thin and flat object, like a leaf of a plant or tree.
Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.
Parting - The end of something.
Era - A period of time.
花 means "flower."
Flower - A general term for flowers of plants and trees.
Something shaped like a flower - Something shaped like a flower.
Blurring of the eyes - A feeling of being dazed or confused.
Glare - A feeling of being dazzled.
Beautiful - This is a perfect name for a baby, as it symbolizes beauty and elegance. It is also a reminder of the beauty of nature, which is something that all parents want their children to appreciate.
Popular - This is a great name for a baby, as it implies that the child will be popular and well-liked. It is also a reminder of the importance of being liked and accepted by others.
Flower - This is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes the beauty of nature and the joy of life. It is also a reminder of the importance of appreciating the beauty of nature and the joy of life.
Blooming - This is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes the joy of life and the beauty of nature. It is also a reminder of the importance of appreciating the beauty of nature and the joy of life.
Radiant - This is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes the beauty of nature and the joy of life. It is also a reminder of the importance of appreciating the beauty of nature and the joy of life."
子 means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."
Child - A child born from parents.
Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.
Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.
Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).
Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.
Child - A child born from parents.
Female - Used as a name for a female.
Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.
Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.
Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.
Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.
Small - Something small or fine.
Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).
Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.
Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac
和 means "harmony, peace, concord."
Respond - To react or answer in words.
Match, Coordinate - To make two or more things the same or in harmony.
Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.
Japan, Yamato - Refers to the country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.
Harmonious - This kanji implies that the baby will bring peace and harmony to the family and to the world. It also suggests that the baby will be a peacemaker and will strive to bring people together.
Calm - This kanji implies that the baby will be a calming presence in the family and will bring a sense of peace and tranquility.
Peaceful - This kanji implies that the baby will bring a sense of peace and serenity to the family and to the world. It also suggests that the baby will be a peacemaker and will strive to bring people together.
Japan - This kanji implies that the baby will be a symbol of the Japanese culture and will bring a sense of pride and honor to the family.
Get Along - This kanji implies that the baby will be a peacemaker and will strive to bring people together. It also suggests that the baby will be a calming presence in the family and will bring a sense of peace and harmony.
Respond - This kanji implies that the baby will be a responsive and attentive listener. It also suggests that the baby will be a calming presence in the family and will bring a sense of peace and harmony.
香 means "fragrance, aroma, scent."
Appealing - Having an attractive appearance, color, voice, taste, etc.
Chess Piece - One of the pieces 香車(kyousya) in the game of shogi.
紗 means "gauze, thin silk or cotton fabric."
Names that have the same gender and start with W.
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This is the order of names with many variations of kanji.
Basically, names with more variations are more common and familiar to the Japanese.
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Please note that just because a name has been viewed more times does not mean it is a famous name in Japan.
What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is a syllabary used in written Japanese, which originated from the cursive style of Kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is also a Japanese syllabary. Basically, the characters don't have any meaning by themselves, they only represent the sounds.
Japanese try to express the words came from foreign languages with the most similar sounds in Japanese using Katakana.
Households?
The names are sorted by the number of Japanese households where the surname is used.
The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
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