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Japanese boy(male) nameZenkou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ぜんこう
  • Katakanatip:ゼンコウ
  • English transcriptionstip:Zenkou, Zenko, Zenkoh, Zenkō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Zenchan(ぜんちゃん)Click to speech ぜんちゃんKouchan(こうちゃん)Click to speech こうちゃんZentan(ぜんたん)Click to speech ぜんたん

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameZenkou

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 variations

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 "Zenkou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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善幸- Zenkou -

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means "good, virtuous, kind."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

means "happiness, good fortune, luck."

Name ideas examples

  • Happiness, Fortunate - This kanji that conveys the wish for the baby to be blessed with good luck, fortune, and joy.

  • Cherish, Love - This kanji that conveys the wish for the baby to be loved and cherished.

  • Appreciate, Like - This kanji that conveys the wish for the baby to be appreciated and liked.

漸向- Zenkou -

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means "gradually, steadily, little by little."

Name ideas examples

  • Gradually, Progressively - To move forward slowly and steadily.

  • Sign, Omen - A sign or indication of something about to happen.

  • Beginning - The point in time or space at which something starts.

  • Soak, Saturate - To make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid.

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream.

  • Mountain - A large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level.

means "direction, orientation, to face, to turn towards."

  • To Go Towards - This refers to the action of moving in a certain direction.

  • To Face - This refers to the action of turning one's face or body towards a certain direction.

  • To Direct - This refers to the action of pointing or aiming something towards a certain direction.

  • To Proceed Towards A Certain Direction - This refers to the action of moving in a certain direction.

  • Direction - This refers to the orientation or path that something is facing or moving towards.

  • The Opposite Side - This refers to the side that is opposite to the one that is being referred to.

  • The Front - This refers to the side that is facing the person or object that is being referred to.

  • The Forward Side - This refers to the side that is in front of the person or object that is being referred to.

  • The Other Side - This refers to the side that is on the other side of the person or object that is being referred to.

  • Suitable - This refers to something that is appropriate or fitting for a certain situation.

Name ideas examples

  • Direction - This kanji symbolizes the idea of direction and can be used to represent the idea of a baby heading in the right direction in life.

  • Facing - This kanji symbolizes the idea of facing something or someone, and can be used to represent the idea of a baby facing the world with courage and strength.

  • Progress - This kanji symbolizes the idea of progress and can be used to represent the idea of a baby making progress in life.

  • Suitable - This kanji symbolizes the idea of being suitable or fitting in, and can be used to represent the idea of a baby being suitable for the world.

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