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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameYayoi
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:やよい
  • Katakanatip:ヤヨイ
  • English transcriptionstip:Yayoi
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    Yayochan(やよちゃん)Click to speech やよちゃんYoichan(よいちゃん)Click to speech よいちゃんIichan(いーちゃん)Click to speech いーちゃん

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Kanji Names & Meanings - 14 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 choices for "Yayoi," sorted by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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弥生- Yayoi -

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means "all the more, increasingly."

  • Extensively - To spread or cover over a wide area.

  • Long - To last for a long time.

  • Distant - To be far away in time or space.

  • Passage Of Time - To mark the passing of time.

  • Mend - To repair or restore something that is damaged or broken.

  • Finally - To come to an end or conclusion.

  • Increasingly - To become more and more.

  • Further - To an even greater degree.

Name ideas examples

  • Eternal - It conveys the idea of something that will last forever and is a reminder of the love and care that parents have for their child.

  • Widely Spread - It conveys the idea of something that is widely known and accepted, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's presence in the world.

  • Long Time - It conveys the idea of something that will last for a long time, and is a reminder of the commitment that parents have to their child.

  • Far Away - It conveys the idea of something that is far away, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's future.

  • Passing Of Time - It conveys the idea of something that is constantly changing, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's growth and development.

  • Repair - It conveys the idea of something that can be fixed, and is a reminder

means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."

  • To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.

  • To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.

  • To Give Birth - Give birth, born, produce, create, occur.

  • Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.

  • To Grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.

  • Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.

  • Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.

  • Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.

  • Student - Student, pupil, disciple.

Name ideas examples

  • Alive - Symbolizing life and vitality.

  • Life - Representing the preciousness of life.

  • Living - Signifying the joy of living.

  • To Live - Encouraging the baby to live life to the fullest.

  • To Produce - Inspiring the baby to create and innovate.

  • To Grow - Reminding the baby to keep growing and learning.

  • Pure - Wishing the baby to remain pure and innocent.

  • Scholar - Honoring the baby’s intelligence and knowledge.

  • Student - Encouraging the baby to pursue knowledge.

夜宵- Yayoi -

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means "night, evening."

  • Night - The time from sunset to sunrise.

  • Midnight - The middle of the night.

  • Late Night - The late hours of the night.

Name ideas examples

  • Night - A reminder of the beauty of the night sky and the peacefulness of the night.

  • Midnight - A reminder of the mystery and magic of the night.

  • Late Night - A reminder of the stillness and serenity of the night.

means "evening, nightfall."

  • Good - A positive connotation, usually used to describe something that is pleasant or desirable.

  • Evening - The time of day when the sun sets and darkness begins.

  • Night - The period of time between sunset and midnight.

  • Small - Used to describe something that is of lesser size or amount.

Name ideas examples

  • Good - A positive name that conveys a sense of optimism and hope.

  • Evening - This kanji that symbolizes the beauty of the setting sun and the start of a new day.

  • Night - This kanji that symbolizes the mystery and wonder of the night sky.

  • Small - This kanji that conveys a sense of innocence and fragility.

三月- Yayoi -

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means "three, third, threefold."

  • Three - The number three.

  • Three Times - Repeating something three times.

  • Third - The third item in a sequence.

  • Frequently - Doing something multiple times.

Name ideas examples

  • Three - Symbolizing the three aspects of life

  • Three Times - Representing the threefold power of love, wisdom, and courage.

  • Third - Signifying the third generation of a family.

  • Frequently - Representing the idea of being blessed with good fortune and luck.

means "moon, month."

  • Moon - The moon visible in the sky, the satellite of the Earth.

  • Month - A period of time equal to one twelfth of a year. Every month, monthly.

  • Monday - One of the seven days of the week.

Name ideas examples

  • Moon - A celestial body that symbolizes light, hope, and new beginnings.

  • Month - A reminder of the passage of time and the importance of cherishing each moment.

  • Every Month - A reminder to appreciate the beauty of life and the joy of each month.

  • Monday - A reminder to start each week with a positive attitude and a determination to make the most of it.

弥良- Yayoi -

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means "all the more, increasingly."

  • Extensively - To spread or cover over a wide area.

  • Long - To last for a long time.

  • Distant - To be far away in time or space.

  • Passage Of Time - To mark the passing of time.

  • Mend - To repair or restore something that is damaged or broken.

  • Finally - To come to an end or conclusion.

  • Increasingly - To become more and more.

  • Further - To an even greater degree.

Name ideas examples

  • Eternal - It conveys the idea of something that will last forever and is a reminder of the love and care that parents have for their child.

  • Widely Spread - It conveys the idea of something that is widely known and accepted, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's presence in the world.

  • Long Time - It conveys the idea of something that will last for a long time, and is a reminder of the commitment that parents have to their child.

  • Far Away - It conveys the idea of something that is far away, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's future.

  • Passing Of Time - It conveys the idea of something that is constantly changing, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's growth and development.

  • Repair - It conveys the idea of something that can be fixed, and is a reminder

means "good, excellent, fine."

Name ideas examples

彌生- Yayoi -

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means "fullness, completeness, abundance, increase."

  • Long - Lasting for a long time, distant in time or space.

  • Pass - To pass through, to pass the time, to pass away.

  • Spread - To spread widely, to go around.

  • Mend - To mend, to patch up, to repair.

  • Increasingly - More and more, increasingly.

Name ideas examples

  • Eternal - Suggesting a long-lasting and timeless bond between the child and their parents.

  • Far - Suggesting a connection that transcends physical distance.

  • Passing Of Time - Suggesting the passage of time and the importance of cherishing each moment.

  • Widely Spread - Suggesting the child's influence and impact on the world.

  • Repair - Suggesting the ability to mend and heal any broken relationships.

  • Increasingly - Suggesting the potential for growth and development.

means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."

  • To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.

  • To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.

  • To Give Birth - Give birth, born, produce, create, occur.

  • Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.

  • To Grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.

  • Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.

  • Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.

  • Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.

  • Student - Student, pupil, disciple.

Name ideas examples

  • Alive - Symbolizing life and vitality.

  • Life - Representing the preciousness of life.

  • Living - Signifying the joy of living.

  • To Live - Encouraging the baby to live life to the fullest.

  • To Produce - Inspiring the baby to create and innovate.

  • To Grow - Reminding the baby to keep growing and learning.

  • Pure - Wishing the baby to remain pure and innocent.

  • Scholar - Honoring the baby’s intelligence and knowledge.

  • Student - Encouraging the baby to pursue knowledge.

やよひ- Yayoi -

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Hiragana and katakana, which are phonetic but without inherent meaning.

弥佳- Yayoi -

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means "all the more, increasingly."

  • Extensively - To spread or cover over a wide area.

  • Long - To last for a long time.

  • Distant - To be far away in time or space.

  • Passage Of Time - To mark the passing of time.

  • Mend - To repair or restore something that is damaged or broken.

  • Finally - To come to an end or conclusion.

  • Increasingly - To become more and more.

  • Further - To an even greater degree.

Name ideas examples

  • Eternal - It conveys the idea of something that will last forever and is a reminder of the love and care that parents have for their child.

  • Widely Spread - It conveys the idea of something that is widely known and accepted, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's presence in the world.

  • Long Time - It conveys the idea of something that will last for a long time, and is a reminder of the commitment that parents have to their child.

  • Far Away - It conveys the idea of something that is far away, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's future.

  • Passing Of Time - It conveys the idea of something that is constantly changing, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's growth and development.

  • Repair - It conveys the idea of something that can be fixed, and is a reminder

means "excellent, beautiful, good."

Name ideas examples

  • Good - Conveying a sense of being kind, generous, and honorable.

  • Beautiful - Conveying a sense of being attractive, graceful, and elegant.

  • Splendid - Conveying a sense of being grand, impressive, and admirable.

  • Excellent - Conveying a sense of being outstanding, remarkable, and admirable.

  • Wonderful - Conveying a sense of being extraordinary, marvelous, and remarkable.

矢宵- Yayoi -

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means "arrow, dart."

  • Arrow - A weapon shot with a bowstring.

  • Correct - To make something right or accurate.

  • Straight - Moving in a direct line.

  • Vow - A solemn promise or pledge.

  • Line Up - To arrange in a line or sequence.

  • Bestow - To give or confer.

  • Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels.

Name ideas examples

  • Arrow - Symbolizing strength, courage, and protection.

  • Correct - Representing accuracy, truth, and justice.

  • Straight - Signifying honesty, integrity, and directness.

  • Vow - Representing commitment, loyalty, and dedication.

  • Line Up - Symbolizing order, organization, and unity.

  • Bestow - Representing generosity, kindness, and grace.

means "evening, nightfall."

  • Good - A positive connotation, usually used to describe something that is pleasant or desirable.

  • Evening - The time of day when the sun sets and darkness begins.

  • Night - The period of time between sunset and midnight.

  • Small - Used to describe something that is of lesser size or amount.

Name ideas examples

  • Good - A positive name that conveys a sense of optimism and hope.

  • Evening - This kanji that symbolizes the beauty of the setting sun and the start of a new day.

  • Night - This kanji that symbolizes the mystery and wonder of the night sky.

  • Small - This kanji that conveys a sense of innocence and fragility.

耶嘉- Yayoi -

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means "question mark, irony."

  • Question Mark - Used to express a question or doubt.

  • Rhetorical Device - Used to express a rhetorical device or irony.

  • Exclamation - Used to express an exclamation or admiration.

  • Father - Used to refer to one's father.

  • Evil - Used to refer to something evil or wicked.

  • Sanskrit - Used to represent the sound of Sanskrit (Bongo).

Name ideas examples

  • Question - This kanji that expresses a sense of questioning or doubt.

  • Wisdom - This kanji that expresses a sense of wisdom or intelligence.

  • Admiration - This kanji that expresses admiration or appreciation.

  • Fatherly - This kanji that expresses a sense of fatherly love or protection.

means "praise, auspicious, excellent."

  • Good - Having a positive quality or being of a high standard.

  • Excellent - Having a very high quality or being of an exceptionally high standard.

  • Splendid - Impressive and grand in appearance.

  • Fortunate - Having good luck or being blessed with good fortune.

  • Praise - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.

Name ideas examples

  • Good - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that conveys a sense of hope and optimism for the future. It is a great choice for a baby's name as it encourages them to strive for excellence and to always strive to do their best.

  • Excellent - This is a strong and powerful meaning that conveys a sense of excellence and greatness. It is a great choice for a baby's name as it encourages them to strive for excellence and to always strive to do their best.

  • Splendid - This is a beautiful and majestic meaning that conveys a sense of grandeur and magnificence. It is a great choice for a baby's name as it encourages them to strive for excellence and to always strive to do their best.

  • Praise - This is a meaningful and uplifting meaning that conveys a sense of admiration and respect. It is a great choice for a baby's name as it encourages them to strive for excellence and to always strive to do their best.

やよい- Yayoi -

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Hiragana and katakana, which are phonetic but without inherent meaning.

弥与依- Yayoi -

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means "all the more, increasingly."

  • Extensively - To spread or cover over a wide area.

  • Long - To last for a long time.

  • Distant - To be far away in time or space.

  • Passage Of Time - To mark the passing of time.

  • Mend - To repair or restore something that is damaged or broken.

  • Finally - To come to an end or conclusion.

  • Increasingly - To become more and more.

  • Further - To an even greater degree.

Name ideas examples

  • Eternal - It conveys the idea of something that will last forever and is a reminder of the love and care that parents have for their child.

  • Widely Spread - It conveys the idea of something that is widely known and accepted, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's presence in the world.

  • Long Time - It conveys the idea of something that will last for a long time, and is a reminder of the commitment that parents have to their child.

  • Far Away - It conveys the idea of something that is far away, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's future.

  • Passing Of Time - It conveys the idea of something that is constantly changing, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's growth and development.

  • Repair - It conveys the idea of something that can be fixed, and is a reminder

means "to give, to provide, to offer."

  • To Give - To provide something to someone.

  • To Join Forces - To combine forces or become allies.

  • Together - To do something together.

  • To Entrust - To take responsibility for something.

  • To Be Involved - To be related or take part in something.

  • Question - To ask a question.

  • Contradiction - To express a contradiction.

  • Lament - To express sorrow or regret.

Name ideas examples

  • To Give - To give a child a name that symbolizes the parents’ love and care.

  • Together - To give a child a name that symbolizes the bond between the parents and the child.

  • To Entrust - To give a child a name that symbolizes the parents’ trust in the child.

  • To Be Involved - To give a child a name that symbolizes the parents’ involvement in the child’s life.

means "dependent, rely on, trust in."

  • Rely On - To trust and depend on someone or something.

  • Lean On - To rely on someone or something for support.

  • Follow - To go along with or obey someone or something.

  • As Is - To remain in the same state or condition.

Name ideas examples

  • Dependable - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be relied upon and trusted.

  • Obedient - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who follows instructions and is willing to listen and learn.

  • Unchanging - This meaning implies that the baby will remain the same throughout their life, never wavering from their core values and beliefs.

  • Rely On - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be counted on and trusted to be there when needed.

  • Lean On - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be leaned on for support and comfort.

弥世衣- Yayoi -

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means "all the more, increasingly."

  • Extensively - To spread or cover over a wide area.

  • Long - To last for a long time.

  • Distant - To be far away in time or space.

  • Passage Of Time - To mark the passing of time.

  • Mend - To repair or restore something that is damaged or broken.

  • Finally - To come to an end or conclusion.

  • Increasingly - To become more and more.

  • Further - To an even greater degree.

Name ideas examples

  • Eternal - It conveys the idea of something that will last forever and is a reminder of the love and care that parents have for their child.

  • Widely Spread - It conveys the idea of something that is widely known and accepted, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's presence in the world.

  • Long Time - It conveys the idea of something that will last for a long time, and is a reminder of the commitment that parents have to their child.

  • Far Away - It conveys the idea of something that is far away, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's future.

  • Passing Of Time - It conveys the idea of something that is constantly changing, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's growth and development.

  • Repair - It conveys the idea of something that can be fixed, and is a reminder

means "world, society, generation."

  • Generation - The period of time from when one generation takes over the position from their parents until they pass it on to their children.

  • Era - A period of time in history.

  • Society - The world, the people and the environment around us.

  • Succession - The passing down of something from one generation to the next.

Name ideas examples

  • Generation - It implies that the baby is part of a larger family and will carry on the legacy of their ancestors.

  • Era - It implies that the baby will be part of a larger society and will be part of a larger movement.

  • Society - It implies that the baby will be part of a larger community and will be part of a larger culture.

  • Succession - It implies that the baby will be part of a larger family and will carry on the legacy of their ancestors.

  • Continuity - It implies that the baby will be part of a larger family and will carry on the legacy of their ancestors.

means "clothing, garment."

  • Clothing - A garment worn from the waist up, such as a kimono or a shirt.

  • Covering - Something that covers a part of the body.

  • To Wear - To put on or dress oneself.

  • To Perform - To act or do something.

Name ideas examples

  • Clothing - Symbolizing the protection and comfort of a loving family.

  • Covering - Representing the shelter and safety of a loving home.

  • To Wear - Signifying the joy of being dressed and cared for.

  • To Perform - Representing the potential to achieve great things.

耶予依- Yayoi -

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means "question mark, irony."

  • Question Mark - Used to express a question or doubt.

  • Rhetorical Device - Used to express a rhetorical device or irony.

  • Exclamation - Used to express an exclamation or admiration.

  • Father - Used to refer to one's father.

  • Evil - Used to refer to something evil or wicked.

  • Sanskrit - Used to represent the sound of Sanskrit (Bongo).

Name ideas examples

  • Question - This kanji that expresses a sense of questioning or doubt.

  • Wisdom - This kanji that expresses a sense of wisdom or intelligence.

  • Admiration - This kanji that expresses admiration or appreciation.

  • Fatherly - This kanji that expresses a sense of fatherly love or protection.

means "expectation, anticipation, prediction."

Name ideas examples

  • Joy, Happiness - To bring joy and happiness to the baby's life.

  • Giving - To give the baby a sense of generosity and kindness.

  • Self, Myself - To remind the baby to be confident and independent.

means "dependent, rely on, trust in."

  • Rely On - To trust and depend on someone or something.

  • Lean On - To rely on someone or something for support.

  • Follow - To go along with or obey someone or something.

  • As Is - To remain in the same state or condition.

Name ideas examples

  • Dependable - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be relied upon and trusted.

  • Obedient - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who follows instructions and is willing to listen and learn.

  • Unchanging - This meaning implies that the baby will remain the same throughout their life, never wavering from their core values and beliefs.

  • Rely On - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be counted on and trusted to be there when needed.

  • Lean On - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be leaned on for support and comfort.

耶代衣- Yayoi -

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means "question mark, irony."

  • Question Mark - Used to express a question or doubt.

  • Rhetorical Device - Used to express a rhetorical device or irony.

  • Exclamation - Used to express an exclamation or admiration.

  • Father - Used to refer to one's father.

  • Evil - Used to refer to something evil or wicked.

  • Sanskrit - Used to represent the sound of Sanskrit (Bongo).

Name ideas examples

  • Question - This kanji that expresses a sense of questioning or doubt.

  • Wisdom - This kanji that expresses a sense of wisdom or intelligence.

  • Admiration - This kanji that expresses admiration or appreciation.

  • Fatherly - This kanji that expresses a sense of fatherly love or protection.

means "substitute, generation, era."

Name ideas examples

  • Exchange, Alternate - To represent the idea of exchanging or alternating between generations.

  • Generation, Age - To represent the idea of a new generation or age.

  • Lineage, Succession - To represent the idea of a lineage or succession of generations.

means "clothing, garment."

  • Clothing - A garment worn from the waist up, such as a kimono or a shirt.

  • Covering - Something that covers a part of the body.

  • To Wear - To put on or dress oneself.

  • To Perform - To act or do something.

Name ideas examples

  • Clothing - Symbolizing the protection and comfort of a loving family.

  • Covering - Representing the shelter and safety of a loving home.

  • To Wear - Signifying the joy of being dressed and cared for.

  • To Perform - Representing the potential to achieve great things.

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