Zenkou

Good - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.

Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.

Kind - Kindness represents compassion, consideration, and gentle treatment. May your child be kind to all they meet.

Admirable, Praiseworthy - Admirable/Praiseworthy - Deserving of admiration or respect - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of admirable/praiseworthy throughout life.

Fortunate, Prosperous - Being fortunate/prosperous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be fortunate/prosperous, letting this quality guide their path.

Harmonious, Friendly - Harmonious/Friendly - Being in harmony or having a friendly relationship - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of harmonious/friendly throughout life.

Respectable, Noble - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

Happiness - Happiness in Japanese philosophy comes from acceptance, gratitude, and living in harmony. May your child find true happiness through gratitude, acceptance, and loving relationships.

Fortune - Fortune encompasses good luck, wealth, and the blessings that come from heaven. May fortune smile upon your child, blessing their endeavors with success and abundance.

Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.

Appreciate, Like - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

Cherish, Love - Cherishing represents treasuring what is precious and nurturing with care. May your child cherish and be cherished.

Harvest - Harvest represents the reward of patient labor and the abundance of nature. May your child enjoy rich harvests from all they cultivate in life.

Imperial Visit - Imperial Visit - A visit by the emperor or empress - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of imperial visit throughout life.

Gradually - Gradually - Step by step; progressively - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gradually throughout life.

Slowly - Slowness represents care, thoroughness, and the wisdom of not rushing. May your child take time to do things well, patient and thorough in all endeavors.

Eventually - Eventually - In due time; finally - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of eventually throughout life.

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.

Immerse - Immerse - To become completely submerged in a liquid - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of immerse throughout life.

Moisten - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

Progress - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

River Flowing Into the Sea - Rivers symbolize the continuous flow of life, perseverance, and the journey toward the sea. May your child's life flow steadily like a river, carving their own path with quiet determination.

Sign of Something Happening - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

Soak - Soak - To become saturated with a liquid - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of soak throughout life.

Steep Mountain - The steep mountain represents challenging climbs and hard-won heights. May your child conquer life's steep challenges.

Face Toward - Face represents identity, honor, and how we present ourselves to the world. May your child face the world with honor, their identity clear and respected.

Direction - Direction provides purpose and guidance on life's journey. May your child always find their direction, moving purposefully through life.

Opposite - Opposite - The other side; facing - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of opposite throughout life.

Suitable - Being suitable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be suitable, letting this quality guide their path.

The Forward Side - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.