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Japanese boy(male) nameWao
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:わお
  • Katakanatip:ワオ
  • English Syllablestip:wa-o (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:wa-o (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Wao
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Waokun(わおくん)Click to speech わおくんOuchan( おうちゃん)Click to speech  おうちゃんO-chan( おーちゃん)Click to speech  おーちゃん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameWao

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 "Wao," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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和央- Wao -

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means "harmony, japanese, gentle."

Name ideas examples

  • Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.

  • Japanese - Japanese - Relating to Japan - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of japanese throughout life.

  • Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.

  • Get Along, No Conflict - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • Harmonize, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.

  • Japan, Yamato - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Mix, Blend - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Peaceful, Calm - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Respond - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.

  • Sum - Sum - To add together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sum throughout life.

means "center, middle, harmonious."

Name ideas examples

  • Center - The center represents balance, stability, and being at the heart of things. May your child find their center, balanced and stable at the heart of their world.

  • Middle - Middle represents moderation, balance, and the golden mean between extremes. May your child find the golden middle path, avoiding extremes with wisdom.

  • Harmonious - Being harmonious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be harmonious, letting this quality guide their path.

  • End, Cease - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.

  • Vividness - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

環生- Wao -

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means "ring, circle, to surround."

  • Ring - A ring-shaped jade ornament.

  • Circle - Something in the shape of a ring.

  • To Surround - To Encircle; to go around; to revolve.

  • Encompass - To encompass or encompass something.

  • Revolve - To move in a circle or orbit.

Name ideas examples

  • Ring - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Circle - Circles represent completeness, unity, and the Japanese concept of 円 (en) - connection and harmony. May your child's life be complete and harmonious, full of meaningful connections.

  • To Surround - The act of surround represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child surround with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Encompass - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Revolve - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.

means "to live, alive, life."

Name ideas examples

  • To Give Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.

  • To Grow - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.

  • To Reside - The act of reside represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child reside with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Alive - Being alive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be alive, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.

  • Humble Self - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.

  • Opera Role - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Raw - Raw - Unprocessed; unripe; inexperienced - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of raw throughout life.

  • Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.

  • Student - Student - One who learns; a pupil - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of student throughout life.

羽央- Wao -

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means "feather, bird, ornament."

Name ideas examples

  • Feather - Feather represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the feather's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Counter for Birds - Birds symbolize freedom, aspiration, and the soul's journey between heaven and earth. May your child soar freely like a bird, carrying messages of hope between heaven and earth.

  • Ornament - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Help - Helping represents service, assistance, and making others' lives better. May your child help generously and receive help graciously.

  • Numeral - Being numeral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be numeral, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Support - Supporting represents help, foundation, and being there for others. May your child support others and receive support when needed.

means "center, middle, harmonious."

Name ideas examples

  • Center - The center represents balance, stability, and being at the heart of things. May your child find their center, balanced and stable at the heart of their world.

  • Middle - Middle represents moderation, balance, and the golden mean between extremes. May your child find the golden middle path, avoiding extremes with wisdom.

  • Harmonious - Being harmonious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be harmonious, letting this quality guide their path.

  • End, Cease - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.

  • Vividness - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

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