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Youkun(ようくん)Youchan(ようちゃん)
Youchan(ようちゃん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. See the boys' 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.
曜 means "weekday, day of the week."
Light - The light of the sun.
Seven Celestial Bodies - The seven celestial bodies (Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn) combined.
Shining - To symbolize the baby's bright future and potential.
Light - To symbolize the baby's inner light and guidance.
Seven Celestial Bodies - To symbolize the baby's connection to the universe and the power of the stars.
Seven Days - To symbolize the baby's connection to the seven days of the week and the cycle of life.
耀 means "radiance, brilliance, shining."
Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.
Illuminate - To make something clear or understandable, to shed light on a subject.
Radiance - A bright, glowing light or luster.
英 means "superior, england."
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Refers to a person who is excellent, beautiful, or outstanding.
Sprout, Growth - Refers to the sprouting or growth of something.
Abbreviation of the Country Name "England" (英吉利)
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Refers to a baby who is excellent, beautiful, or outstanding.
Honor, Glory - Refers to a baby who brings honor or glory to the family.
Sprout, Growth - Refers to a baby who is a symbol of growth and new beginnings.
Abbreviation Of The Country Name "England" - Refers to a baby who is a symbol of the country England.
蓉 means "lotus, water lily."
A Mallow Called Confederate Rose - A deciduous shrub of the family Aoi, used in the name of the plant "芙蓉".
Lotus Flower - The kanji 蓉 is often used to refer to the flower of the lotus, which is a symbol of purity, beauty, and grace. This would be a suitable meaning for a baby's name, as it conveys a sense of innocence and beauty.
Foxtail Grass - The kanji 蓉 is also used to refer to the foxtail grass, which is a type of low-growing shrub in the Asteraceae family. This would be a suitable meaning for a baby's name, as it conveys a sense of strength and resilience.
Fragrance - The kanji 蓉 can also be interpreted to mean "fragrance," which is a symbol of joy and happiness. This would be a suitable meaning for a baby's name, as it conveys a sense of joy and optimism.
瑤 means "a beautiful jade. beautiful as a jewel."
友 means "friend, companion."
Friend - A close relationship between two people, usually based on mutual trust and understanding.
Companionship - A feeling of camaraderie and shared experiences between two or more people.
Alliance - A strong bond of loyalty and support between two or more people.
Friendship - A strong bond of friendship and love between two people.
Loyalty - A strong sense of loyalty and commitment to another person.
Support - A feeling of support and encouragement for another person.
陽 means "sun, sunlight, positive, daytime."
Sun, Daylight - The bright place where the sun shines. The light of the sun. The sun itself.
South Side Of A Mountain - The side of a mountain that faces the sun.
North Side Of A River - The side of a river that faces away from the sun.
Bright, Clear - Something that is illuminated and easy to see.
Positive, Dynamic - Something that is active and has a positive outlook.
Bright - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that reflects the joy of a new life. It also implies optimism and hope for the future.
Sun - This is a symbol of life and energy, and is a reminder of the warmth and light that a new baby brings into the world.
Positive - This is a reminder of the potential for growth and development that a new baby brings. It also implies a sense of optimism and hope for the future.
Dynamic - This is a reminder of the potential for growth and development that a new baby brings. It also implies a sense of energy and enthusiasm for life.
South Facing - This is a reminder of the potential for growth and development that a new baby brings. It also implies a sense of direction and purpose in life.
洋 means "western, occidental."
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.
Ocean - A vast expanse of sea, usually divided into the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
Wide Sea - A large area of sea, usually with a wide expanse of open water.
Expansive - A large area of land or water that is spread out and covers a great distance.
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.
Ocean - This is a symbol of vastness, abundance, and the world being connected. It is a suitable name for a baby as it conveys a sense of limitless potential and possibility.
Tide - This is a symbol of the cyclical nature of life, and of the ebb and flow of life's experiences. It is a suitable name for a baby as it conveys a sense of resilience and adaptability.
Big Sea - This is a symbol of strength and power, and of the vastness of the world. It is a suitable name for a baby as it conveys a sense of courage and ambition.
Wide Sea - This is a symbol of openness and acceptance, and of the world being connected. It is a suitable name for a baby as it conveys a sense of inclusivity and understanding.
East And West - This is a symbol of duality and balance, and of the world being divided into two parts. It is a suitable name for a baby as it conveys a sense of harmony and balance.
謡 means "chant, song, ballad."
Singing Without Musical Instruments - A type of song or chant, usually with a slow and solemn melody.
Rumors - Unverified stories or gossip that is spread by word of mouth.
Criticizing - Speaking ill of someone or something.
Singing - This kanji that evokes the idea of singing and music, such as "Melody" or "Harmony".
Popularity - This kanji that suggests being popular and well-liked, such as "Fame" or "Celebrity".
Rumor - This kanji that suggests being mysterious and intriguing, such as "Mystery" or "Enigma".
Criticism - This kanji that suggests being strong and resilient, such as "Fortitude" or "Courage".
世 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.
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.
羽 means "feather, wing."
Feathers - The feathers of a bird or insect.
Bird - A bird or other avian species.
Ornament - An ornament held in the hand when dancing.
Help - Something that provides assistance. An assistant.
Numeral - A numeral used to count birds or rabbits.
Wing - This is a symbol of freedom and hope, and is a reminder that the baby will have the opportunity to explore the world and reach their full potential.
Bird - This is a symbol of beauty and grace, and is a reminder that the baby will have the opportunity to soar and reach new heights.
Help - This is a symbol of support and guidance, and is a reminder that the baby will have the support of their family and friends to help them reach their goals.
Number - This is a symbol of luck and fortune, and is a reminder that the baby will have the opportunity to make their own luck and find success in life.
葉 means "leaf, blade of a plant."
Leaf - A thin and flat object, like a leaf of a plant or tree.
Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.
Parting - The end of something.
Era - A period of time.
優 means "gentleness, kindness, superiority."
Outstanding - Superior to others.
Kind - Refined and beautiful.
Harmonious - Peaceful and harmonious.
Abundant - Relaxed and with plenty of room.
Skilled - A performer or entertainer.
Highest - The highest ranking in evaluations such as performance.
Outstanding - This kanji that conveys excellence and superiority.
Kind - This kanji that conveys gentleness and beauty.
Harmonious - This kanji that conveys peace and harmony.
Abundant - This kanji that conveys abundance and plenty.
葉 means "leaf, blade of a plant."
Leaf - A thin and flat object, like a leaf of a plant or tree.
Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.
Parting - The end of something.
Era - A period of time.
生 means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."
To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.
To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.
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.
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.
葉 means "leaf, blade of a plant."
Leaf - A thin and flat object, like a leaf of a plant or tree.
Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.
Parting - The end of something.
Era - A period of time.
羽 means "feather, wing."
Feathers - The feathers of a bird or insect.
Bird - A bird or other avian species.
Ornament - An ornament held in the hand when dancing.
Help - Something that provides assistance. An assistant.
Numeral - A numeral used to count birds or rabbits.
Wing - This is a symbol of freedom and hope, and is a reminder that the baby will have the opportunity to explore the world and reach their full potential.
Bird - This is a symbol of beauty and grace, and is a reminder that the baby will have the opportunity to soar and reach new heights.
Help - This is a symbol of support and guidance, and is a reminder that the baby will have the support of their family and friends to help them reach their goals.
Number - This is a symbol of luck and fortune, and is a reminder that the baby will have the opportunity to make their own luck and find success in life.
誉 means "honor, glory."
Praise, Acclaim - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.
Good Reputation - To have a favorable opinion of someone or something.
Enjoyment - To take pleasure in something.
Praise - To honor and express admiration for someone or something.
Reputation - To have a good opinion of someone or something.
Joy - To experience great pleasure or delight.
羽 means "feather, wing."
Feathers - The feathers of a bird or insect.
Bird - A bird or other avian species.
Ornament - An ornament held in the hand when dancing.
Help - Something that provides assistance. An assistant.
Numeral - A numeral used to count birds or rabbits.
Wing - This is a symbol of freedom and hope, and is a reminder that the baby will have the opportunity to explore the world and reach their full potential.
Bird - This is a symbol of beauty and grace, and is a reminder that the baby will have the opportunity to soar and reach new heights.
Help - This is a symbol of support and guidance, and is a reminder that the baby will have the support of their family and friends to help them reach their goals.
Number - This is a symbol of luck and fortune, and is a reminder that the baby will have the opportunity to make their own luck and find success in life.
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