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You-kun(ようくん)
You-chan(ようちゃん)
You-tan(ようたん)![]()
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:
You
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 "You," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
耀 means "shine, glitter, glory."
Glitter - To sparkle brilliantly.
Illuminate - To make something clear or understandable, to shed light on a subject.
Radiance - A bright, glowing light or luster.
Shine - Shining represents the expression of one's inner radiance and the courage to be seen. May your child shine brilliantly, never dimming their light for anyone.
Glitter - Glitter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the glitter's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Glory - Glory - Splendor; magnificent radiance - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of glory throughout life.
Illuminate - To illuminate means to bring understanding, clarity, and the light of wisdom. May your child illuminate minds and hearts, bringing clarity where confusion reigns.
Radiance - Radiance represents the outpouring of inner beauty, joy, and spiritual light. May your child radiate joy and beauty, their inner light touching all who behold them.
庸 means "ordinary, employ, constant."
Constant - Unchanging; regular.
Foolish - Lacking in good sense or judgment.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Common; average; mediocre - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Employ - Employ - To Use; to make use of - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of employ throughout life.
Constant - Constant - Unchanging; regular - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of constant throughout life.
Foolish - Foolishness teaches the value of wisdom through its absence. May your child learn from foolish moments and grow wiser.
燿 means "shine, radiance, dazzle."
Radiance - Brilliant light.
Dazzle - To blind with brightness.
Glare - A strong, dazzling light that can be difficult to look at.
Shine - Shining represents the expression of one's inner radiance and the courage to be seen. May your child shine brilliantly, never dimming their light for anyone.
Radiance - Radiance represents the outpouring of inner beauty, joy, and spiritual light. May your child radiate joy and beauty, their inner light touching all who behold them.
Dazzle - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
Glare - Glare represents intense focus, brightness, and commanding attention. May your child shine with brilliance that draws positive attention.
瑛 means "crystal, light of jade."
Crystal - A Beautiful, Transparent Gemstone; quartz.
Beautiful and Transparent Gem - A gem that is beautiful and transparent in appearance.
Crystal - Being crystal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be crystal, letting this quality guide their path.
Light of Jade - Lightness represents ease, freedom, and the joy of unburdened movement. May your child move through life with ease, free from unnecessary burdens.
Beautiful and Transparent Gem - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.
羊 means "sheep, auspicious, gentle."
Sheep - A woolly domestic animal.
Auspicious - Favorable; good luck.
Gentle - Mild and docile.
Sheep - The sheep (未) represents gentleness, harmony, and artistic sensibility. May your child have the sheep's gentle heart and live in harmony with others.
Auspicious - Auspiciousness brings good fortune and favorable circumstances. May your child's presence bring good fortune, their life marked by auspicious blessings.
Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.
洋 means "ocean, western, vast."
Western - Relating to the West.
Abundant - A large amount of something that is overflowing or overflowing with abundance.
East and West - The two halves of the world, divided by the East and West.
Expansive - A large area of land or water that is spread out and covers a great distance.
Sea - A large body of water, usually salty, that covers much of the Earth's surface.
Shore - The land along the edge of a body of water, such as a lake, ocean, or river.
Western - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
Vast - Vastness represents limitless potential, expansive thinking, and boundless opportunity. May your child's potential be vast, their dreams unbounded by limitation.
Abundant - Abundance represents the overflowing blessings that come from a generous universe. May your child live abundantly, overflowing with blessings to share.
East and West - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
Expansive - Being expansive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be expansive, letting this quality guide their path.
Sea - The sea symbolizes vastness, depth of character, and the acceptance of all things. May your child possess the ocean's depth and vastness, embracing life with boundless capacity.
Shore - Shores represent meeting points, transitions, and the edge between worlds. May your child navigate the shores between different aspects of life.
遥 means "distant, far, wander."
Distant - Distance represents perspective, longing, and far-reaching vision. May your child see distant goals clearly and work toward them.
Far - Distance represents reach, vision, and the ability to connect across space. May your child's influence reach far, connecting with many across great distances.
Wander - Wander represents a role or one who acts with purpose. May your child be a worthy wander when called to that role.
Long - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
陽 means "sun, positive, sunny."
Sun - The star that gives light and warmth.
Sunny - Exposed to sunlight.
Bright, Clear - Something that is illuminated and easy to see.
South Side of a Mountain - The side of a mountain that faces the sun.
Sun - The sun (日) is sacred in Japan as the symbol of Amaterasu, representing life, energy, and the imperial lineage. May your child shine with the radiant warmth of the sun, bringing light and joy to all around them.
Sunny - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
Positive - Being positive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be positive, letting this quality guide their path.
Bright, Clear - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
South Side of a Mountain - The sunny mountain side represents warmth, brightness, and favorable position. May your child find life's sunny sides.
容 means "contain, accept, appearance."
To Contain, Hold - To put something into a container or vessel. To fill or cover something.
Appearance - The Outward Look; form.
Contain - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
To Contain, Hold - The act of contain/hold represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child contain/hold with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Accept - Accepting represents openness, grace, and receiving with gratitude. May your child accept life's gifts with grace and gratitude.
Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.
Contents, Substance - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Easy - Easy - Simple; not difficult - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of easy throughout life.
應 means "respond, accept, should."
Respond - Respond - To Answer; to react - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of respond throughout life.
Accept - Accepting represents openness, grace, and receiving with gratitude. May your child accept life's gifts with grace and gratitude.
Should - Should - Ought to; must - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of should throughout life.
搖 means "shake, sway, waver."
Waver - To be unsteady.
Jiggle - To move or cause to move with short, quick movements.
Jolt - To move or cause to move suddenly and with force.
Jostle - To push or bump against with force.
Stir - To move or cause to move with a circular motion.
Sway - Swaying represents flexibility, gentle movement, and adapting to winds. May your child sway without breaking.
Waver - Waves symbolize momentum, the rhythm of life, and the power of continuous effort. May your child ride life's waves with skill, turning challenges into forward momentum.
Jiggle - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
Jolt - Jolt - To move or cause to move suddenly and with force - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of jolt throughout life.
Jostle - Jostle - To push or bump against with force - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of jostle throughout life.
Stir - Stir - To move or cause to move with a circular motion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stir throughout life.
曜 means "to shine, light, celestial bodies."
Celestial Bodies - The sun, moon, and five planets; the seven luminaries.
Day of the Week - The seven days named after celestial bodies.
Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.
Celestial Bodies - Celestial Bodies - The sun, moon, and five planets; the seven luminar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of celestial bodies throughout life.
Day of the Week - Day represents light, activity, and the opportunities each sunrise brings. May your child greet each day with gratitude, seizing its opportunities.
Seven Days - Seven represents luck, mystery, and the seven gods of fortune in Japanese tradition. May your child be blessed by fortune, lucky and mysterious like the sacred seven.
Shining, Radiant - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
様 means "manner, form, honorific."
Form - Appearance; shape.
Honorific - A respectful title.
Counting Word - A word used to count the quality, quantity, type, etc. of something.
Example, Template - Something that serves as a model or example for others to follow.
Model, Pattern - A set of rules or guidelines that something should follow.
Manner - Manner represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the manner's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Form - Forming represents shaping, developing, and bringing into being. May your child form good habits and shape their character well.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Counting Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.
Example, Template - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Model, Pattern - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.
瑶 means "jade, precious, beautiful."
Jade - A beautiful precious stone.
Beautiful - Elegant like fine jade.
Gem - A beautiful gem, like a gem in its beauty.
Jade - Beauty represents appreciation, harmony, and the joy of aesthetics. May your child appreciate beauty and create it wherever they go.
Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.
Gem - Beauty represents appreciation, harmony, and the joy of aesthetics. May your child appreciate beauty and create it wherever they go.
要 means "need, essential, summarize."
Accounting - Accounting book, ledger, securities, promissory note.
Certainly, Definitely - Certainly, definitely.
Govern, Organize - To organize, to tie together, to conclude.
Necessary, Important - To require, to be essential, to be important, to summarize, to simplify, to conclude.
Threaten - To threaten, to coerce.
Waist - To wear around the waist, to put around the waist.
Need - Needing represents requirements, dependence, and humility. May your child recognize their needs and meet the needs of others.
Essential - Being essential represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be essential, letting this quality guide their path.
Summarize - Summarize - To Condense; to conclude - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of summarize throughout life.
Accounting - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Ambush, Wait - Ambush/Wait - To ambush, to welcome, to wait - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ambush/wait throughout life.
Bind, Vow - Bind/Vow - To bind, to swear, to promise, to covenant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of bind/vow throughout life.
Certainly, Definitely - Certainly/Definitely - Certainly, definitely - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of certainly/definitely throughout life.
Govern, Organize - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Necessary, Important - Necessary/Important - To require, to be essential, to be important, to s - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of necessary/important throughout life.
Request, Desire - Request/Desire - To ask for, to wish for - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of request/desire throughout life.
Threaten - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Waist - Waist represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the waist's dedication and skill in their life's work.
詠 means "to chant, poetry, to compose."
To Chant - The act of chant represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child chant with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Compose - The act of compose represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child compose with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Poetry - Poetry represents the art of expressing deep emotion and truth through beautiful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express themselves beautifully.
夜 means "night, midnight."
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.
羽 means "feather, bird, ornament."
Ornament - A decorative item held while dancing.
Help - Something that provides assistance. An assistant.
Numeral - A numeral used to count birds or rabbits.
Feather - Feather represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the feather's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Counter for Birds - Birds symbolize freedom, aspiration, and the soul's journey between heaven and earth. May your child soar freely like a bird, carrying messages of hope between heaven and earth.
Ornament - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Help - Helping represents service, assistance, and making others' lives better. May your child help generously and receive help graciously.
Numeral - Being numeral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be numeral, letting this quality guide their path.
Support - Supporting represents help, foundation, and being there for others. May your child support others and receive support when needed.
瑶 means "jade, precious, beautiful."
Jade - A beautiful precious stone.
Beautiful - Elegant like fine jade.
Gem - A beautiful gem, like a gem in its beauty.
Jade - Beauty represents appreciation, harmony, and the joy of aesthetics. May your child appreciate beauty and create it wherever they go.
Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.
Gem - Beauty represents appreciation, harmony, and the joy of aesthetics. May your child appreciate beauty and create it wherever they go.
宇 means "universe, roof, house."
Spirit, Intelligence - Spirit or intelligence, representing a person's capacity for thought and understanding.
Universe - Universe represents the totality of existence, cosmic order, and ultimate reality. May your child understand their place in the universe, connected to all that exists.
Roof - Roof - The Eaves; a covering - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of roof throughout life.
House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.
Capacity - Capacity - Mental Breadth; magnanimity - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of capacity throughout life.
Spirit, Intelligence - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.
瑶 means "jade, precious, beautiful."
Jade - A beautiful precious stone.
Beautiful - Elegant like fine jade.
Gem - A beautiful gem, like a gem in its beauty.
Jade - Beauty represents appreciation, harmony, and the joy of aesthetics. May your child appreciate beauty and create it wherever they go.
Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.
Gem - Beauty represents appreciation, harmony, and the joy of aesthetics. May your child appreciate beauty and create it wherever they go.
生 means "to live, alive, life."
To Give Birth - To be Born; to produce; to create; to occur.
Raw - Unprocessed; unripe; inexperienced.
Scholar - A title for learned people; teacher.
To Give Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.
To Grow - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.
To Reside - The act of reside represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child reside with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Alive - Being alive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be alive, letting this quality guide their path.
Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.
Humble Self - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.
Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.
Opera Role - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.
Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.
Raw - Raw - Unprocessed; unripe; inexperienced - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of raw throughout life.
Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.
Student - Student - One who learns; a pupil - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of student throughout life.
耀 means "shine, glitter, glory."
Glitter - To sparkle brilliantly.
Illuminate - To make something clear or understandable, to shed light on a subject.
Radiance - A bright, glowing light or luster.
Shine - Shining represents the expression of one's inner radiance and the courage to be seen. May your child shine brilliantly, never dimming their light for anyone.
Glitter - Glitter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the glitter's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Glory - Glory - Splendor; magnificent radiance - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of glory throughout life.
Illuminate - To illuminate means to bring understanding, clarity, and the light of wisdom. May your child illuminate minds and hearts, bringing clarity where confusion reigns.
Radiance - Radiance represents the outpouring of inner beauty, joy, and spiritual light. May your child radiate joy and beauty, their inner light touching all who behold them.
優 means "excellent, gentle."
Abundant - Relaxed and with plenty of room.
Harmonious - Peaceful and harmonious.
Highest - The highest ranking in evaluations such as performance.
Kind - Refined and beautiful.
Outstanding - Superior to others.
Skilled - A performer or entertainer.
Abundant - Abundance represents the overflowing blessings that come from a generous universe. May your child live abundantly, overflowing with blessings to share.
Harmonious - Being harmonious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be harmonious, letting this quality guide their path.
Highest - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.
Kind - Kindness represents compassion, consideration, and gentle treatment. May your child be kind to all they meet.
Outstanding - Being outstanding represents excellence, standing apart, and notable achievement. May your child be outstanding in character and contribution.
Skilled - Skilled - A performer or entertainer - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of skilled throughout life.
耀 means "shine, glitter, glory."
Glitter - To sparkle brilliantly.
Illuminate - To make something clear or understandable, to shed light on a subject.
Radiance - A bright, glowing light or luster.
Shine - Shining represents the expression of one's inner radiance and the courage to be seen. May your child shine brilliantly, never dimming their light for anyone.
Glitter - Glitter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the glitter's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Glory - Glory - Splendor; magnificent radiance - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of glory throughout life.
Illuminate - To illuminate means to bring understanding, clarity, and the light of wisdom. May your child illuminate minds and hearts, bringing clarity where confusion reigns.
Radiance - Radiance represents the outpouring of inner beauty, joy, and spiritual light. May your child radiate joy and beauty, their inner light touching all who behold them.
生 means "to live, alive, life."
To Give Birth - To be Born; to produce; to create; to occur.
Raw - Unprocessed; unripe; inexperienced.
Scholar - A title for learned people; teacher.
To Give Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.
To Grow - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.
To Reside - The act of reside represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child reside with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Alive - Being alive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be alive, letting this quality guide their path.
Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.
Humble Self - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.
Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.
Opera Role - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.
Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.
Raw - Raw - Unprocessed; unripe; inexperienced - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of raw throughout life.
Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.
Student - Student - One who learns; a pupil - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of student throughout life.
葉 means "leaf, foliage, era."
Leaf - The foliage of a plant.
Foliage - Leaves collectively.
Era - A period of time.
Parting - The end of something.
Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.
Leaf - Leaves represent life, growth, and the beauty of each passing season. May your child flourish like leaves in spring and gracefully accept change.
Foliage - Foliage - Leaves collectively - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of foliage throughout life.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Parting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Sheet - Sheet - A piece of paper or other material - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sheet throughout life.
優 means "excellent, gentle."
Abundant - Relaxed and with plenty of room.
Harmonious - Peaceful and harmonious.
Highest - The highest ranking in evaluations such as performance.
Kind - Refined and beautiful.
Outstanding - Superior to others.
Skilled - A performer or entertainer.
Abundant - Abundance represents the overflowing blessings that come from a generous universe. May your child live abundantly, overflowing with blessings to share.
Harmonious - Being harmonious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be harmonious, letting this quality guide their path.
Highest - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.
Kind - Kindness represents compassion, consideration, and gentle treatment. May your child be kind to all they meet.
Outstanding - Being outstanding represents excellence, standing apart, and notable achievement. May your child be outstanding in character and contribution.
Skilled - Skilled - A performer or entertainer - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of skilled throughout life.
葉 means "leaf, foliage, era."
Leaf - The foliage of a plant.
Foliage - Leaves collectively.
Era - A period of time.
Parting - The end of something.
Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.
Leaf - Leaves represent life, growth, and the beauty of each passing season. May your child flourish like leaves in spring and gracefully accept change.
Foliage - Foliage - Leaves collectively - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of foliage throughout life.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Parting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Sheet - Sheet - A piece of paper or other material - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sheet throughout life.
生 means "to live, alive, life."
To Give Birth - To be Born; to produce; to create; to occur.
Raw - Unprocessed; unripe; inexperienced.
Scholar - A title for learned people; teacher.
To Give Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.
To Grow - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.
To Reside - The act of reside represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child reside with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Alive - Being alive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be alive, letting this quality guide their path.
Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.
Humble Self - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.
Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.
Opera Role - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.
Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.
Raw - Raw - Unprocessed; unripe; inexperienced - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of raw throughout life.
Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.
Student - Student - One who learns; a pupil - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of student throughout life.
葉 means "leaf, foliage, era."
Leaf - The foliage of a plant.
Foliage - Leaves collectively.
Era - A period of time.
Parting - The end of something.
Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.
Leaf - Leaves represent life, growth, and the beauty of each passing season. May your child flourish like leaves in spring and gracefully accept change.
Foliage - Foliage - Leaves collectively - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of foliage throughout life.
Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.
Parting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Sheet - Sheet - A piece of paper or other material - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sheet throughout life.
羽 means "feather, bird, ornament."
Ornament - A decorative item held while dancing.
Help - Something that provides assistance. An assistant.
Numeral - A numeral used to count birds or rabbits.
Feather - Feather represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the feather's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Counter for Birds - Birds symbolize freedom, aspiration, and the soul's journey between heaven and earth. May your child soar freely like a bird, carrying messages of hope between heaven and earth.
Ornament - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Help - Helping represents service, assistance, and making others' lives better. May your child help generously and receive help graciously.
Numeral - Being numeral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be numeral, letting this quality guide their path.
Support - Supporting represents help, foundation, and being there for others. May your child support others and receive support when needed.
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JP Names that have the same gender and start with Y.
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
What are English Syllables?
A syllable is a unit of pronunciation in English — it’s the beat you hear when you say a word.
Here are a few quick examples:
cat = 1 syllable
ba-by = 2 syllables
beau-ti-ful = 3 syllables
On this site, English Syllables show how a name naturally breaks into sounds when spoken in English. This helps you understand how English speakers naturally say the name and where they pause between sounds.
What are Japanese Morae?
A mora (plural: morae, Japanese: 拍 Haku) is the basic unit of sound in Japanese — think of it as one rhythmic “beat” when speaking.
Here are a few quick examples:
あ (a) = 1 mora
あい (a-i) = 2 morae
きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
On this site, Japanese Morae show how many “beats” a name has in Japanese. Most Japanese names have about 2–4 morae, which affects how natural and rhythmic the name sounds to native speakers.
This helps you see how the name fits into the natural rhythm of Japanese speech.
What is English Transcription?
“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
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
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
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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Sorts surnames by the estimated number of Japanese households that use them. More households generally indicates a more common or well-known surname.
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