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Japanese boy(male) nameDan
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:だん
  • Katakanatip:ダン
  • English transcriptionstip:Dan
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Dankun(だんくん)Click to speech だんくんDanchan( だんちゃん)Click to speech  だんちゃんDanpon( だんぽん)Click to speech  だんぽん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 5 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 "Dan," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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means "warm, mild, gentle."

  • Warm - Having a temperature that is pleasantly high.

  • Heat Up - To make something warmer.

  • Warm Up - To become warmer.

  • Make Warm - To make something warmer.

  • Become Warm - To become warmer.

Name ideas examples

  • Warm - Conveying a feeling of comfort, security, and love.

  • Heat Up - Suggesting a passionate and energetic personality.

  • Warm Up - Suggesting a gentle and caring nature.

  • Make Warm - Suggesting a nurturing and supportive personality.

  • Become Warm - Suggesting a kind and compassionate nature.

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means "platform, podium, stage."

Name ideas examples

  • Suggested Names for a Baby:

  • Dais - This is derived from the meaning of 壇 as an elevated ceremonial ground, and could be used to suggest a sense of grandeur and importance.

  • Summit - This is derived from the meaning of 壇 as a group of experts in the same field, and could be used to suggest a sense of excellence and achievement.

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means "bullet, projectile, spring, resilience."

  • Bullet - A projectile fired from a gun or other firearm.

  • To Shoot - To shoot with a finger, such as a gun or bow and arrow.

  • To Play A Stringed Instrument - To play a stringed instrument with the fingers.

  • To Reprimand - To reprimand for a crime or mistake.

  • To Bounce - To cause something to bounce back.

  • To Gain Momentum - To gain momentum.

Name ideas examples

  • Bullet - It is a symbol of strength and power. It also has a strong and determined connotation, which can be a great source of inspiration for a child.

  • Ammunition - It is a symbol of protection and defense. It also has a brave and courageous connotation, which can be a great source of courage and determination for a child."

  • To Play An Instrument - It conveys the idea of creativity and musicality. It also implies that the child will have a passion for music and the ability to express themselves through it.

  • To Correct - It conveys the idea of responsibility and justice. It implies that the child will be able to recognize wrongs and strive to make them right.

  • To Bounce Back - It conveys the idea of resilience and strength. It implies that the child will be able to overcome obstacles and come out stronger on the other side.

  • To Gain Momentum - It conveys the idea of ambition and progress. It implies that the child will be able to set goals and work hard to achieve them.

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means "bullet, ball, spring, bounce, resilience."

  • Ball - A ball used in a bow or gun.

  • To Strike - To strike with a finger. To flick away with a finger.

  • To Play - To play a stringed instrument.

  • To Correct - To reprimand for wrongs or mistakes.

  • To Bounce - Something that bounces back.

  • To Gather Momentum - To gain momentum.

Name ideas examples

  • Ball - A symbol of roundness and completeness, representing a baby's potential to grow and develop.

  • To Strike - Representing the baby's strength and determination to overcome obstacles.

  • To Play - Representing the baby's joy and creativity.

  • To Correct - Representing the baby's wisdom and understanding of right and wrong.

  • To Bounce - Representing the baby's resilience and ability to bounce back from adversity.

  • To Gather Momentum - Representing the baby's ambition and drive to succeed.

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means "level, step."

  • Division - A part of something that is divided into several parts.

  • Method - A way of doing something.

  • Fabric - A thick and glossy silk fabric.

  • Unit Of Length - A unit of length for cloth, which is two zhang and eight chi in a whale ruler.

  • Unit Of Area - A unit of area for a field, which is ten mu.

  • Gradation - Something that is arranged in a gradual or step-like manner.

  • Grade - A level of skill in Go, Shogi, Judo, Kendo, etc.

Name ideas examples

  • Section - A part of something that has been divided into several parts.

  • Method - A way of doing something.

  • Silk - A thick and glossy fabric.

  • Unit Of Length - A unit of measurement for cloth length.

  • Unit Of Area - A unit of measurement for the area of a field.

  • Gradually - Something that is done gradually or in steps.

Real Persons

The list contains people mentioned in Wikipedia. All JP links are in Japanese only. Sorry!

  • 田口Taguchi Dan Japanese basketball player (1997- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 伊藤Itō Dan Japanese association football player (1975- ) wikipedia page linkEN wikipedia page linkJP

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