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Yocchan(よっちゃん)Kei-chan( きーちゃん)
Shikichan( しきちゃん)
This name is primarily a unisex name, often male. For males, click here.
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 "Yoshiki," sorted by the total number of "Good!" votes.
吉 means "good luck, fortune, auspiciousness."
Good - Indicating a favorable outcome or a positive attitude.
Wise - Having or showing good judgment or sound thinking.
Excellent - Of the highest quality, outstanding.
Respectable - Deserving of respect, honorable.
Fortunate - Having good luck, blessed.
Auspicious - Giving the promise of success, propitious.
Good - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that is suitable for a baby's name, as it conveys a sense of hope and optimism for the future.
Wise - This is a meaningful and powerful meaning that is suitable for a baby's name, as it conveys a sense of intelligence and insight.
Outstanding - This is a strong and impressive meaning that is suitable for a baby's name, as it conveys a sense of excellence and distinction.
Splendid - This is a beautiful and noble meaning that is suitable for a baby's name, as it conveys a sense of grandeur and magnificence.
Fortunate - This is a fortunate and auspicious meaning that is suitable for a baby's name, as it conveys a sense of luck and good fortune.
Auspicious - This is a positive and encouraging meaning that is suitable for a baby's name, as it conveys a sense of hope and good luck.
輝 means "radiance, brilliance."
Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.
Illuminate - To light up, to make something visible or clear.
Glow - To emit a steady, bright light.
Radiance - A bright, glowing light.
Splendor - Magnificent and dazzling beauty.
Shine - To bring brightness and joy to the world.
Illuminate - To bring clarity and understanding to the world.
Glow - To bring warmth and comfort to the world.
Radiance - To bring beauty and light to the world.
Splendor - To bring grandeur and magnificence to the world.
由 means "reason, cause, origin."
Origin - Refers to the source or cause of something.
Basis - Refers to something that serves as a foundation or support.
Content Of Message Or Rumor - Refers to the content of a message or rumor.
Reason - Refers to the cause or explanation of something.
Translation - Refers to the process of converting something from one language to another.
Origin - It implies that the baby has a unique and special origin. It also suggests that the baby has a special destiny and purpose.
Basis - It implies that the baby has a strong foundation and is rooted in something meaningful. It also suggests that the baby has a strong sense of identity and purpose.
Source - It implies that the baby has a source of strength and guidance. It also suggests that the baby has a strong connection to something greater than themselves.
Reason - It implies that the baby has a purpose and a reason for being. It also suggests that the baby has a strong sense of purpose and direction.
Content - It implies that the baby has a unique and special content. It also suggests that the baby has a strong sense of identity and purpose.
希 means "rare, hope, beg for."
Rare, Unusual - Something that is not common or not seen often.
Faint, Dim - Something that is barely visible or barely audible.
Sparse - Something that is not dense or not crowded.
Greece - An abbreviation for the country name "Greece".
Hope - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that conveys a sense of optimism and wishing for the best for the baby.
Rare - This meaning conveys a sense of uniqueness and specialness, suggesting that the baby is one of a kind.
Greece - This meaning is a reference to the country of Greece, which is associated with ancient culture and civilization. It can be a meaningful way to honor the baby's heritage.
佳 means "excellent, beautiful, good."
Good - Having desirable or positive qualities
Beautiful - Having qualities of beauty
Splendid - Very impressive
Excellent - Of the highest quality
Wonderful - Extraordinary
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.
樹 means "tree, wood, timber."
好 means "like, fond of, prefer."
Good, Favorable, Desirable - Refers to something that is of high quality or has a positive connotation.
Excellent, Superior - Refers to something that is of a higher quality than average.
Close, Intimate - Refers to a relationship that is close and friendly.
岐 means "fork, branch, divergence."
To Divide - To split into two or more parts.
A Fork In The Road - A place where a road or path divides into two or more directions.
Path - This kanji implies that the baby will have a life full of choices and opportunities, and that they will be able to find their own path in life.
Branch - This kanji implies that the baby will have the potential to branch out and explore different paths in life, and that they will be able to make their own decisions.
Divide - This kanji implies that the baby will have the ability to make decisions and divide their life into different paths, and that they will be able to make their own choices.
Crossroads - This kanji implies that the baby will have the ability to make decisions and take different paths in life, and that they will be able to make their own choices.
Junction - This kanji implies that the baby will have the ability to make decisions and take different paths in life, and that they will be able to make their own choices.
慶 means "celebration, joy, happiness."
Celebrate (to show joy and happiness) - To express joy and happiness in a festive way.
Joy (happiness) - A feeling of great pleasure and delight.
Fortune (good luck) - A fortunate or prosperous state of affairs.
樹 means "tree, wood, timber."
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
Beautiful - Suggesting a life of grace and elegance.
Splendid - Suggesting a life of grandeur and excellence.
Admirable - Suggesting a life of honor and respect.
Delicious - Suggesting a life full of joy and pleasure.
Praiseworthy - Suggesting a life of distinction and admiration.
祈 means "pray."
Pray - To make a request or plea to a higher power, such as a god or deity.
Wish - To express a desire for something to happen.
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is a syllabary used in written Japanese, which originated from the cursive style of Kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is also a Japanese syllabary. Basically, the characters don't have any meaning by themselves, they only represent the sounds.
Japanese try to express the words came from foreign languages with the most similar sounds in Japanese using Katakana.
What is English Transcription?
English Transcription is a term used when translating Japanese names into English. It represents a romanised version of the name with the aim of reproducing the pronunciation as accurately as possible. English Transcription can also be used for name searches.
Japanese Style Nickname
In Japan, nicknames are commonly used to express familiarity and affection. Here are key features and contexts:
Shortened Forms: Names are often shortened for ease and intimacy, such as 'Yuki' from 'Yukiko' or 'Taka' from 'Takashi'.
Suffixes: Terms like 'chan' for girls and 'kun' for boys are added to names among close friends and family. However, 'chan' can also be used for boys during childhood. Additionally, among adults who are very close, like best friends, 'chan' may still be used to convey affection and familiarity. More Details
Usage and Cultural Aspects: Nicknames are typically used in informal settings among friends, family, or close colleagues, and are not suitable for formal or professional environments. The use of a nickname suggests a degree of intimacy and should reflect the nature of the relationship. Young people often demonstrate creativity in their social interactions by crafting unique nicknames.
Note: In Japanese, the long vowel sound is indicated by a special character called a "chōonpu" (長音符), which looks like a horizontal dash (ー). This character serves to extend the duration of the vowel sound immediately preceding it. For instance, in the name "あーちゃん" (A-chan), the "あ" (A) is extended, producing a prolonged "ah" sound, similar to the "a" in "father."
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The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
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