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Zou
Zou- Gender:Male
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:ぞう - :ゾウ
- :Zou, Zō
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Zoukun(ぞうくん)
Zouchan( ぞうちゃん)Zoutan( ぞうたん)
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Zou
Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Zou."
造- Zou -
造 means "make, build, construct."
Create, Make - To form or construct something from existing materials.
Construct, Build - To put together the parts of something to form a whole.
Accomplish, Achieve - To bring something to completion or fruition.
Hurried, Hasty - Acting or done quickly without proper thought or preparation.
Name ideas examples
Create, Make - To give a child a name that symbolizes the creation of something new and unique.
Construct, Build - To give a child a name that symbolizes the building of something strong and lasting.
Accomplish, Achieve - To give a child a name that symbolizes the accomplishment of something great.
Reach, Arrive - To give a child a name that symbolizes the journey of life and the reaching of goals.
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