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Yaei
Yaei- Gender:Male
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:やえい - :ヤエイ
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Yaechan(やえちゃん)
Yaekun( やえ君)Yaebo( やえ坊)
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: 
Yaei
Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Yaei."
哉衞- Yaei -
哉 means "question particle, exclamation, beginning."
Question Particle - Expressing doubt or rhetorical question.
Exclamation - Expressing wonder or emotion.
To Begin - To start for the first time.
Name ideas examples
Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.
Exclamation - Exclamation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of exclamation.
Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
First Time - Being first represents leadership, pioneering spirit, and the courage to lead the way. May your child be first in character and courage, leading others with integrity.
To Begin - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
衞 means "guard, defense, garrison."
Defense - Protection; security.
Garrison - A military post.
Border, Frontier - The outermost part of a country or region.
Country Name - The name of a country during the Zhou Dynasty.
Military Camp - A military encampment established in important locations during the Ming Dynasty.
Name ideas examples
Guard - Guard - To Protect; to defend - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of guard throughout life.
Defense - Defense - Protection; security - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of defense throughout life.
Garrison - Garrison - A military post - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of garrison throughout life.
Border, Frontier - Border/Frontier represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the border/frontier's dedication and skill in their life's work.
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.
Military Camp - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.
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