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21,378 first names, 70,620 last names, 317,184 kanji variations.
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In Japanese, there is a culture of kanji which is a set of characters that originated from Chinese characters, and the meaning of the name changes according to the choice of kanji characters.
The more numerous variations of kanji, the more common name is in Japan. On the other hand, a name with very few variations in kanji is unique and rare to the Japanese.
For Zengo, kanji choices are listed below, sorted by the total number of Good!
全 means "all, whole, entire."
All, Everything - Completely without any flaws or defects.
Complete, Whole - All parts are present and intact. Everything is present.
Accomplish, Achieve - To do something without any problems or difficulties and to successfully complete it.
All, Everything - Symbolizing that the baby is perfect and complete in every way.
Complete, Whole - Representing that the baby is complete and has all the necessary components to be successful.
Accomplish, Achieve - Signifying that the baby will be able to accomplish and achieve all their goals in life.
吾 means "i, me, myself."
I, Me, Myself - A first-person pronoun used to refer to oneself.
A term used when addressing close friends, such as "吾子(ako)" or "吾兄(ase)".
To protect/defend.
Self - This kanji that conveys the idea of self-confidence and independence.
Protection - This kanji that conveys the idea of protection and defense.
善 means "good, virtuous, kind."
Fortunate, Prosperous - Having good luck or success.
Respectable, Noble - Having a high status or being honorable.
Admirable, Praiseworthy - Deserving of admiration or respect.
Kind, Considerate - Showing kindness and thoughtfulness.
Harmonious, Friendly - Being in harmony or having a friendly relationship.
Good - Having a high quality or being admirable.
Fortunate - Having good luck or success.
Respectable - Having a high status or being honorable.
Admirable - Deserving of admiration or respect.
Kind - Showing kindness and thoughtfulness.
Harmonious - Being in harmony or having a friendly relationship.
五 means "five."
Five - It is the number five. It can be used to represent the fifth child in a family, or to signify a special connection to the number five.
Five Times - This meaning of the kanji 五 can be used to represent the fifth time something has happened, or to signify a special connection to the number five.
Five Degrees - This meaning of the kanji 五 can be used to represent the fifth degree of something, or to signify a special connection to the number five.
善 means "good, virtuous, kind."
Fortunate, Prosperous - Having good luck or success.
Respectable, Noble - Having a high status or being honorable.
Admirable, Praiseworthy - Deserving of admiration or respect.
Kind, Considerate - Showing kindness and thoughtfulness.
Harmonious, Friendly - Being in harmony or having a friendly relationship.
Good - Having a high quality or being admirable.
Fortunate - Having good luck or success.
Respectable - Having a high status or being honorable.
Admirable - Deserving of admiration or respect.
Kind - Showing kindness and thoughtfulness.
Harmonious - Being in harmony or having a friendly relationship.
伍 means "five, troops, company, associate, accompany."
Line or formation - Refers to a line or formation of people or things.
Group - Refers to a group of people or things.
To join a group - Refers to joining a group of people or things.
A large character used instead of five - Refers to a large character used instead of five in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting.
Five - It is a number that is associated with luck and good fortune. It is also a symbol of harmony and balance.
Group - It symbolizes unity and togetherness. It also implies that the baby will be part of a larger community.
Agreement - It implies that the baby will be part of a contract or agreement that will bring good fortune and luck. It also implies that the baby will be part of a larger community.
Protection - It implies that the baby will be protected and safe. It also implies that the baby will be part of a larger community.
善 means "good, virtuous, kind."
Fortunate, Prosperous - Having good luck or success.
Respectable, Noble - Having a high status or being honorable.
Admirable, Praiseworthy - Deserving of admiration or respect.
Kind, Considerate - Showing kindness and thoughtfulness.
Harmonious, Friendly - Being in harmony or having a friendly relationship.
Good - Having a high quality or being admirable.
Fortunate - Having good luck or success.
Respectable - Having a high status or being honorable.
Admirable - Deserving of admiration or respect.
Kind - Showing kindness and thoughtfulness.
Harmonious - Being in harmony or having a friendly relationship.
午 means "noon."
Midday - The time of day between morning and afternoon.
Horse - The seventh of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac.
South - One of the four cardinal directions.
Noon - The twelfth hour of the day, and the two hours before and after it.
Horse - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it is a symbol of strength, courage, and loyalty.
Noon - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the start of a new day and the potential for a bright future.
South - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the direction of progress and growth.
12 o'clock - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the beginning of a new cycle and the potential for a bright future.
善 means "good, virtuous, kind."
Fortunate, Prosperous - Having good luck or success.
Respectable, Noble - Having a high status or being honorable.
Admirable, Praiseworthy - Deserving of admiration or respect.
Kind, Considerate - Showing kindness and thoughtfulness.
Harmonious, Friendly - Being in harmony or having a friendly relationship.
Good - Having a high quality or being admirable.
Fortunate - Having good luck or success.
Respectable - Having a high status or being honorable.
Admirable - Deserving of admiration or respect.
Kind - Showing kindness and thoughtfulness.
Harmonious - Being in harmony or having a friendly relationship.
吾 means "i, me, myself."
I, Me, Myself - A first-person pronoun used to refer to oneself.
A term used when addressing close friends, such as "吾子(ako)" or "吾兄(ase)".
To protect/defend.
Self - This kanji that conveys the idea of self-confidence and independence.
Protection - This kanji that conveys the idea of protection and defense.
善 means "good, virtuous, kind."
Fortunate, Prosperous - Having good luck or success.
Respectable, Noble - Having a high status or being honorable.
Admirable, Praiseworthy - Deserving of admiration or respect.
Kind, Considerate - Showing kindness and thoughtfulness.
Harmonious, Friendly - Being in harmony or having a friendly relationship.
Good - Having a high quality or being admirable.
Fortunate - Having good luck or success.
Respectable - Having a high status or being honorable.
Admirable - Deserving of admiration or respect.
Kind - Showing kindness and thoughtfulness.
Harmonious - Being in harmony or having a friendly relationship.
呉 means "to give, to offer, to bestow."
Gift - It implies that the child is a blessing and a gift from God.
善 means "good, virtuous, kind."
Fortunate, Prosperous - Having good luck or success.
Respectable, Noble - Having a high status or being honorable.
Admirable, Praiseworthy - Deserving of admiration or respect.
Kind, Considerate - Showing kindness and thoughtfulness.
Harmonious, Friendly - Being in harmony or having a friendly relationship.
Good - Having a high quality or being admirable.
Fortunate - Having good luck or success.
Respectable - Having a high status or being honorable.
Admirable - Deserving of admiration or respect.
Kind - Showing kindness and thoughtfulness.
Harmonious - Being in harmony or having a friendly relationship.
悟 means "enlightenment, realization."
To understand something clearly.
To awaken from confusion.
To wake up from sleep.
Enlightenment - This kanji implies that the child will be wise and have the ability to gain insight and understanding of the world around them.
Awakening - This kanji implies that the child will be able to wake up from any confusion or difficulty and find clarity.
Clarity - This kanji implies that the child will be able to see things clearly and make wise decisions.
Insight - This kanji implies that the child will be able to gain insight into the world around them and make wise decisions.
Wisdom - This kanji implies that the child will be wise and have the ability to gain insight and understanding of the world around them.
善 means "good, virtuous, kind."
Fortunate, Prosperous - Having good luck or success.
Respectable, Noble - Having a high status or being honorable.
Admirable, Praiseworthy - Deserving of admiration or respect.
Kind, Considerate - Showing kindness and thoughtfulness.
Harmonious, Friendly - Being in harmony or having a friendly relationship.
Good - Having a high quality or being admirable.
Fortunate - Having good luck or success.
Respectable - Having a high status or being honorable.
Admirable - Deserving of admiration or respect.
Kind - Showing kindness and thoughtfulness.
Harmonious - Being in harmony or having a friendly relationship.
護 means "protection, safeguard, defend."
Protect - To guard, shield, or defend from harm.
Lead - To guide or direct in a course of action.
Govern - To exercise authority over
Amulet - A charm or object believed to bring good luck or protection.
Protection - A feeling of safety and security, of being shielded from harm.
Guidance - To provide direction and support in making decisions.
Authority - To have the power to make decisions and enforce them.
Luck - To bring good fortune and success.
繕 means "mend, repair, patch up."
Repair, Fix - To mend, repair, or restore something to its original condition.
Arrange, Organize - To put things in order or arrange them in a neat and orderly way.
Govern, Rule - To exercise authority over or control someone or something.
Prepare, Provide - To make ready or provide something for a particular purpose.
Strengthen, Fortify - To make something stronger or more powerful.
Arrange, Organize - To symbolize the hope that the baby will be organized and orderly in life.
Prepare, Provide - To symbolize the hope that the baby will be provided with all the necessary resources to succeed in life.
Strengthen, Fortify - To symbolize the hope that the baby will be strong and resilient in life.
吾 means "i, me, myself."
I, Me, Myself - A first-person pronoun used to refer to oneself.
A term used when addressing close friends, such as "吾子(ako)" or "吾兄(ase)".
To protect/defend.
Self - This kanji that conveys the idea of self-confidence and independence.
Protection - This kanji that conveys the idea of protection and defense.
繕 means "mend, repair, patch up."
Repair, Fix - To mend, repair, or restore something to its original condition.
Arrange, Organize - To put things in order or arrange them in a neat and orderly way.
Govern, Rule - To exercise authority over or control someone or something.
Prepare, Provide - To make ready or provide something for a particular purpose.
Strengthen, Fortify - To make something stronger or more powerful.
Arrange, Organize - To symbolize the hope that the baby will be organized and orderly in life.
Prepare, Provide - To symbolize the hope that the baby will be provided with all the necessary resources to succeed in life.
Strengthen, Fortify - To symbolize the hope that the baby will be strong and resilient in life.
呉 means "to give, to offer, to bestow."
Gift - It implies that the child is a blessing and a gift from God.
繕 means "mend, repair, patch up."
Repair, Fix - To mend, repair, or restore something to its original condition.
Arrange, Organize - To put things in order or arrange them in a neat and orderly way.
Govern, Rule - To exercise authority over or control someone or something.
Prepare, Provide - To make ready or provide something for a particular purpose.
Strengthen, Fortify - To make something stronger or more powerful.
Arrange, Organize - To symbolize the hope that the baby will be organized and orderly in life.
Prepare, Provide - To symbolize the hope that the baby will be provided with all the necessary resources to succeed in life.
Strengthen, Fortify - To symbolize the hope that the baby will be strong and resilient in life.
悟 means "enlightenment, realization."
To understand something clearly.
To awaken from confusion.
To wake up from sleep.
Enlightenment - This kanji implies that the child will be wise and have the ability to gain insight and understanding of the world around them.
Awakening - This kanji implies that the child will be able to wake up from any confusion or difficulty and find clarity.
Clarity - This kanji implies that the child will be able to see things clearly and make wise decisions.
Insight - This kanji implies that the child will be able to gain insight into the world around them and make wise decisions.
Wisdom - This kanji implies that the child will be wise and have the ability to gain insight and understanding of the world around them.
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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.
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