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Japanese boy(male) nameYakuma
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:やくま
  • Katakanatip:ヤクマ
  • English Syllablestip:ya-ku-ma (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ya-ku-ma (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Yakuma
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Yakkun(やっくん)Click to speech やっくんMacchan( まっちゃん)Click to speech  まっちゃんYakuchan( やくちゃん)Click to speech  やくちゃん

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

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 "Yakuma," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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躍馬- Yakuma -

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means "to leap, excited, swift."

Name ideas examples

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

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

  • Swift - Swiftness represents quick response, agility, and efficiency in action. May your child act swiftly and decisively when needed, never missing important moments.

  • Excitement - Excitement represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive excitement throughout life.

  • Jump, Leap, Bound - Leaping represents bold action, rising up, and reaching new heights. May your child leap toward their dreams.

  • Speed - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.

means "horse, large, shogi piece."

  • Horse - A mammal of the equine family; a domesticated animal.

  • Large - A metaphor for something big.

  • Shogi Piece - The "dragon horse" or "knight" in Japanese chess.

  • Metaphor - A large animal used as a metaphor.

Name ideas examples

  • Horse - The horse (午) symbolizes freedom, vitality, and the spirit of adventure. May your child run free like the horse, full of energy and adventurous spirit.

  • Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.

  • Shogi Piece - Darkness teaches the value of light and the peace of rest. May your child find peace in quiet moments and value the light.

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

夜琥馬- Yakuma -

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means "night, midnight."

Name ideas examples

  • Night - Night offers rest, mystery, and the quiet needed for deep reflection. May your child find peace in the night and wake refreshed for new days.

  • Midnight - Midnight marks the transition between days, a moment of stillness and change. May your child navigate life's transitions with the stillness of midnight.

means "amber, tiger tally."

  • Amber - A yellow-brown gemstone.

  • Tiger Tally - A tiger-shaped token of authority.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Tiger Tally - Tiger Tally - A tiger-shaped token of authority - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tiger tally throughout life.

means "horse, large, shogi piece."

  • Horse - A mammal of the equine family; a domesticated animal.

  • Large - A metaphor for something big.

  • Shogi Piece - The "dragon horse" or "knight" in Japanese chess.

  • Metaphor - A large animal used as a metaphor.

Name ideas examples

  • Horse - The horse (午) symbolizes freedom, vitality, and the spirit of adventure. May your child run free like the horse, full of energy and adventurous spirit.

  • Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.

  • Shogi Piece - Darkness teaches the value of light and the peace of rest. May your child find peace in quiet moments and value the light.

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

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