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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 "Youzou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
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.
三 means "three, three times, third."
Three - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.
Thrice - Thrice - Three Times; three occurrences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of thrice throughout life.
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.
三 means "three, three times, third."
Three - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.
Thrice - Thrice - Three Times; three occurrences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of thrice throughout life.
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.
三 means "three, three times, third."
Three - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.
Thrice - Thrice - Three Times; three occurrences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of thrice throughout life.
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.
蔵 means "store, warehouse, treasury."
Warehouse - A Storehouse; a repository.
Treasury - A place for valuables.
Buddhist, Taoist Scriptures - Scriptures from Buddhism or Taoism.
Store - Storing represents preservation, saving for the future, and wise resource management. May your child store up treasures of wisdom and kindness for the future.
Warehouse - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
Treasury - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Hide - Hiding represents discretion, privacy, and knowing when to reveal. May your child know when to hide their light and when to let it shine.
Buddhist, Taoist Scriptures - Buddhist/Taoist Scriptures - Scriptures from Buddhism or Taoism - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of buddhist/taoist scriptures throughout life.
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.
造 means "create, construct, reach."
Accomplish, Achieve - To bring something to completion or fruition.
Hurried, Hasty - Acting or done quickly without proper thought or preparation.
Create - Creating represents bringing into existence, innovation, and expression. May your child create beauty, value, and meaning in the world.
Construct - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Reach - Reaching represents aspiration, extending, and touching what matters. May your child reach their goals and touch many lives.
Accomplish, Achieve - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Become, Develop - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.
Begin, Initiate - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Country Protector - Country represents homeland, identity, and the larger community of nation. May your child love and serve their country, contributing to its flourishing.
Hurried, Hasty - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
揺 means "shake, sway, rock."
Shake - To move back and forth.
Sway - To swing gently.
Rock - To move rhythmically.
Jiggle - To move or cause to move with short, quick movements.
Jolt - To move or cause to move suddenly and with force.
Stir - To move or cause to move with a circular motion.
Shake - Shake - To move back and forth - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shake throughout life.
Sway - Swaying represents flexibility, gentle movement, and adapting to winds. May your child sway without breaking.
Rock - Rocks symbolize permanence, reliability, and the strength that comes from deep roots. May your child be a rock of stability for others, dependable and enduring through all seasons.
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.
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.
造 means "create, construct, reach."
Accomplish, Achieve - To bring something to completion or fruition.
Hurried, Hasty - Acting or done quickly without proper thought or preparation.
Create - Creating represents bringing into existence, innovation, and expression. May your child create beauty, value, and meaning in the world.
Construct - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Reach - Reaching represents aspiration, extending, and touching what matters. May your child reach their goals and touch many lives.
Accomplish, Achieve - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Become, Develop - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.
Begin, Initiate - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Country Protector - Country represents homeland, identity, and the larger community of nation. May your child love and serve their country, contributing to its flourishing.
Hurried, Hasty - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
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.
三 means "three, three times, third."
Three - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.
Thrice - Thrice - Three Times; three occurrences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of thrice throughout life.
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.
蔵 means "store, warehouse, treasury."
Warehouse - A Storehouse; a repository.
Treasury - A place for valuables.
Buddhist, Taoist Scriptures - Scriptures from Buddhism or Taoism.
Store - Storing represents preservation, saving for the future, and wise resource management. May your child store up treasures of wisdom and kindness for the future.
Warehouse - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
Treasury - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Hide - Hiding represents discretion, privacy, and knowing when to reveal. May your child know when to hide their light and when to let it shine.
Buddhist, Taoist Scriptures - Buddhist/Taoist Scriptures - Scriptures from Buddhism or Taoism - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of buddhist/taoist scriptures throughout life.
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.
造 means "create, construct, reach."
Accomplish, Achieve - To bring something to completion or fruition.
Hurried, Hasty - Acting or done quickly without proper thought or preparation.
Create - Creating represents bringing into existence, innovation, and expression. May your child create beauty, value, and meaning in the world.
Construct - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Reach - Reaching represents aspiration, extending, and touching what matters. May your child reach their goals and touch many lives.
Accomplish, Achieve - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Become, Develop - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.
Begin, Initiate - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Country Protector - Country represents homeland, identity, and the larger community of nation. May your child love and serve their country, contributing to its flourishing.
Hurried, Hasty - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
用 means "to use, function, resources."
Job - A task or piece of work, especially one that is paid.
Necessary - Required or essential in order to achieve a particular purpose.
Toilet - Using the bathroom.
To Use - The act of use represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child use with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Function - Function represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of function.
Resources - Resources - Finances; materials; capital - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of resources throughout life.
By Means of - By Means Of - Through; using - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of by means of throughout life.
Job - Job - A task or piece of work, especially one that is pa - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of job throughout life.
Necessary - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Task - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Toilet - Toilet - Using the bathroom - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of toilet throughout life.
三 means "three, three times, third."
Three - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.
Thrice - Thrice - Three Times; three occurrences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of thrice throughout life.
用 means "to use, function, resources."
Job - A task or piece of work, especially one that is paid.
Necessary - Required or essential in order to achieve a particular purpose.
Toilet - Using the bathroom.
To Use - The act of use represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child use with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Function - Function represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of function.
Resources - Resources - Finances; materials; capital - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of resources throughout life.
By Means of - By Means Of - Through; using - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of by means of throughout life.
Job - Job - A task or piece of work, especially one that is pa - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of job throughout life.
Necessary - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Task - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Toilet - Toilet - Using the bathroom - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of toilet throughout life.
蔵 means "store, warehouse, treasury."
Warehouse - A Storehouse; a repository.
Treasury - A place for valuables.
Buddhist, Taoist Scriptures - Scriptures from Buddhism or Taoism.
Store - Storing represents preservation, saving for the future, and wise resource management. May your child store up treasures of wisdom and kindness for the future.
Warehouse - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
Treasury - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Hide - Hiding represents discretion, privacy, and knowing when to reveal. May your child know when to hide their light and when to let it shine.
Buddhist, Taoist Scriptures - Buddhist/Taoist Scriptures - Scriptures from Buddhism or Taoism - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of buddhist/taoist scriptures throughout life.
用 means "to use, function, resources."
Job - A task or piece of work, especially one that is paid.
Necessary - Required or essential in order to achieve a particular purpose.
Toilet - Using the bathroom.
To Use - The act of use represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child use with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Function - Function represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of function.
Resources - Resources - Finances; materials; capital - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of resources throughout life.
By Means of - By Means Of - Through; using - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of by means of throughout life.
Job - Job - A task or piece of work, especially one that is pa - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of job throughout life.
Necessary - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Task - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Toilet - Toilet - Using the bathroom - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of toilet throughout life.
造 means "create, construct, reach."
Accomplish, Achieve - To bring something to completion or fruition.
Hurried, Hasty - Acting or done quickly without proper thought or preparation.
Create - Creating represents bringing into existence, innovation, and expression. May your child create beauty, value, and meaning in the world.
Construct - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Reach - Reaching represents aspiration, extending, and touching what matters. May your child reach their goals and touch many lives.
Accomplish, Achieve - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Become, Develop - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.
Begin, Initiate - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Country Protector - Country represents homeland, identity, and the larger community of nation. May your child love and serve their country, contributing to its flourishing.
Hurried, Hasty - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
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.
三 means "three, three times, third."
Three - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.
Thrice - Thrice - Three Times; three occurrences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of thrice throughout life.
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.
蔵 means "store, warehouse, treasury."
Warehouse - A Storehouse; a repository.
Treasury - A place for valuables.
Buddhist, Taoist Scriptures - Scriptures from Buddhism or Taoism.
Store - Storing represents preservation, saving for the future, and wise resource management. May your child store up treasures of wisdom and kindness for the future.
Warehouse - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
Treasury - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Hide - Hiding represents discretion, privacy, and knowing when to reveal. May your child know when to hide their light and when to let it shine.
Buddhist, Taoist Scriptures - Buddhist/Taoist Scriptures - Scriptures from Buddhism or Taoism - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of buddhist/taoist scriptures throughout life.
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.
造 means "create, construct, reach."
Accomplish, Achieve - To bring something to completion or fruition.
Hurried, Hasty - Acting or done quickly without proper thought or preparation.
Create - Creating represents bringing into existence, innovation, and expression. May your child create beauty, value, and meaning in the world.
Construct - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Reach - Reaching represents aspiration, extending, and touching what matters. May your child reach their goals and touch many lives.
Accomplish, Achieve - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Become, Develop - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.
Begin, Initiate - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Country Protector - Country represents homeland, identity, and the larger community of nation. May your child love and serve their country, contributing to its flourishing.
Hurried, Hasty - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
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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.
Households
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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