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Yocchan(よっちゃん)Youtan(ようたん)
Yorikun(よりくん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname: Yori
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 "Yori," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
賴 means "rely, depend on, trust in."
To Rely On, Trust - To trust someone or something, to have faith in them.
Dependable, Reliable - Someone or something that can be trusted and relied upon.
Profitable, Gainful - To make a profit or gain, to be beneficial.
To Wish, Request, Desire - To ask for something, to seek something.
Trustworthy, Dependable - Someone or something that can be trusted and relied upon.
Trustworthy - This kanji that conveys trustworthiness and dependability.
Fortunate - This kanji that conveys luck and good fortune.
Profitable - This kanji that conveys the idea of making a profit or gain.
依 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.
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.
糸 means "thread, yarn."
Thread - A long and thin object, like a thread.
Stringed Instrument - An instrument strung with thread.
Unit - One ten-thousandth of a unit. Also, a small amount.
Faint - Small. Little. Fine.
Thread - It symbolizes the connection between family members and the strength of the bond.
String Instrument - It symbolizes the joy and beauty of music, which can bring people together.
Unit - It symbolizes the importance of precision and accuracy in life.
Thread Line - It symbolizes the importance of staying focused and on track in life.
Faint - It symbolizes the importance of being humble and not taking anything for granted.
Small Amount - It symbolizes the importance of cherishing every moment and not taking anything for granted.
縁 means "edge, border, brink, bond, connection."
Edge, Border Of Clothing - The edge or border of a piece of clothing.
Surroundings - The area or environment around something.
Climb - To climb up something.
Connection - A connection between two or more things.
Coincidence - A chance occurrence of two or more events at the same time.
Porch - A covered area at the entrance of a house.
Depend, Rely - To depend or rely on someone or something, symbolizing the strong bond between parent and child.
Connection - A strong connection between parent and child, symbolizing the strong bond between them.
Coincidence - A chance occurrence of two or more events at the same time, symbolizing the special bond between parent and child.
頼 means "rely, depend on."
To Rely On - To trust and depend on someone or something.
Someone Or Something To Rely On - A person or thing that can be trusted and depended on.
Thanks To - Acknowledging something as a result of something else.
To Request - To ask for something.
Reliable - Someone or something that can be trusted and depended on.
Trustworthy - This kanji that conveys trustworthiness and reliability.
Blessing - This kanji that conveys good fortune and blessings.
Profit - This kanji that conveys success and prosperity.
Request - This kanji that conveys a request or wish.
依 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.
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.
利 means "profit, benefit, advantage."
Intelligent, Wise - Working well
Sharp - Symbolizing a sharp and keen mind.
Good - Representing a good and favorable life.
Establish - Signifying the establishment of a successful future.
Intelligent - Representing an intelligent and wise life.
Effective - Symbolizing an effective and efficient life.
Speak - Representing the power of speech.
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Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
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Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
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