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Jin
Jin- Gender:Male
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:じん - :ジン
- :Jin, Jinn
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Jinkun(じんくん)
Jinchan(じんちゃん)Jintan(じんたん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. 
See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname: 
Jin
Kanji Names & Meanings - 12 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 "Jin," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
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迅- Jin -
仁 means "humanity, benevolence, kindness."
Compassion - Showing kindness and sympathy towards others.
Affection - Showing fondness and love towards others.
Humanity - Showing kindness and understanding towards others.
Person - An individual human being.
Fruit - The seed of a fruit.
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Compassion - Showing kindness and sympathy towards others, and being understanding and caring.
Affection - Showing fondness and love towards others, and being warm and loving.
Humanity - Showing kindness and understanding towards others, and being generous and considerate.
神- Jin -
神 means "god, deity."
God - The divine being, the creator of all things.
Mysterious Work - Unfathomable and spiritual work.
Soul - The spiritual essence of a person.
Heart - The innermost part of a person.
Excellence - The highest level of achievement.
Preciousness - Something of great value.
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God - To represent the divine power and protection of the divine.
Creator - To signify the power of creation and the potential of the child to create something new.
Mysterious - To represent the unknown and the mysterious power of the divine.
Spiritual - To signify the spiritual connection between the child and the divine.
Soul - To represent the eternal nature of the soul and the connection between the child and the divine.
Heart - To signify the love and compassion of the divine for the child.
Excellence - To represent the potential of the child to achieve greatness.
Precious - To signify the value of the child and the importance of cherishing them.
心- Jin -
尽- Jin -
尽 means "exhaust, use up, run out of."
To Exhaust, Use Up, Spend All Of Something - To use up all of one's energy, resources, or time.
To Completely Disappear - To vanish completely.
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Complete - To signify a sense of completeness and wholeness.
Enduring - To signify a sense of lastingness and endurance.
Unwavering - To signify a sense of steadfastness and commitment.
稔- Jin -
稔 means "ripen, bear fruit, harvest."
To Ripen - The ripening of rice or other grains.
To Accumulate - To pile up, to stack, to accumulate experience.
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Maturity - This kanji conveys the idea of something reaching its full potential, which is a great quality to have in life. It also implies that the person will be able to handle difficult situations and will be able to grow and develop.
Accumulation - This kanji suggests that the person will be able to accumulate knowledge and experience over time, which is a great quality to have in life.
Overlapping - This kanji implies that the person will be able to build on their experiences and will be able to take on new challenges.
Harvest - This kanji conveys the idea of something reaching its full potential, which is a great quality to have in life. It also implies that the person will be able to reap the rewards of their hard work and dedication.
臣- Jin -
臣 means "vassal, subject, retainer."
Retainer - A person employed to serve a noble or royal household.
Subject - A person who owes allegiance to a sovereign or government.
Commoner - An ordinary person, especially one of the common people.
Humility - A modest or low view of one's own importance.
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尋- Jin -
尋 means "search, inquire, fathom."
To Ask, Inquire, Interrogate - To ask questions or seek information.
To Search, Seek, Look For - To look for something or someone.
To Visit - To go to a place or person.
Immediately Afterwards - To do something right after something else.
Unit Of Length - A unit of length equal to the length of both arms spread out to the sides.
Unit Of Length - 1尋(ichi-jin) is equal to 6尺(six-shaku aprx.1.8 meter) .
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陣- Jin -
陣 means "formation, camp, battle array."
Formation - The arrangement of troops in preparation for battle.
Battle - A fight or struggle between two or more people or groups.
Momentum - A temporary surge of activity or enthusiasm.
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Strength - The quality of being strong and powerful, both physically and mentally.
Courage - The ability to confront fear, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation.
Determination - The quality of being resolute and unwavering in one's purpose.
祐基- Jin -
祐 means "help, assist, protect."
Divine Assistance - To receive help from a divine source.
Advancement - To make progress or move forward.
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Help, Helping - This is a very suitable meaning for a baby's name, as it conveys the idea of being a source of assistance and support. It also implies that the child will be blessed with divine help and guidance.
Fortune, Fortunate - This is a great meaning for a baby's name, as it conveys the idea of being blessed with good luck and fortune. It also implies that the child will be blessed with divine guidance and protection.
Advance, Advancing - This is a suitable meaning for a baby's name, as it conveys the idea of being a source of progress and success. It also implies that the child will be blessed with divine guidance and protection as they move forward in life.
基 means "foundation, basis."
Foundation, Base - The foundation or base of a building. A support or foothold.
Source, Origin - The root or origin of something. To be based on or to take as a source.
Counting Word - A word used to count items such as lanterns or graves.
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Foundation - A strong and stable foundation for a baby's life.
Source - A source of strength and guidance for a baby's life.
Origin - A reminder of the baby's origin and heritage.
Group - A reminder of the baby's connection to others.
仁 means "humanity, benevolence, kindness."
Compassion - Showing kindness and sympathy towards others.
Affection - Showing fondness and love towards others.
Humanity - Showing kindness and understanding towards others.
Person - An individual human being.
Fruit - The seed of a fruit.
Name ideas examples
Compassion - Showing kindness and sympathy towards others, and being understanding and caring.
Affection - Showing fondness and love towards others, and being warm and loving.
Humanity - Showing kindness and understanding towards others, and being generous and considerate.
志 means "aspiration, ambition, goal."
Aspiration - To direct one's heart towards a certain goal or objective.
Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.
Record - To remember or recall.
Document - To record or document.
Writings - A record written down. A book.
Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.
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Ambition - It conveys the idea of having a strong desire to achieve something. It can also be seen as a reminder to the child to strive for their goals and to never give up.
Determination - It conveys the idea of having a strong will and dedication to reach a certain goal. It can also be seen as a reminder to the child to stay focused and never give up.
Memory - It conveys the idea of having a strong ability to remember things. It can also be seen as a reminder to the child to always remember the important things in life.
Record - It conveys the idea of having a strong ability to record and document things. It can also be seen as a reminder to the child to always document their experiences and achievements.
Writing - It conveys the idea of having a strong ability to write and express oneself. It can also be seen as a reminder to the child to always express their thoughts and feelings.
Real Persons
The list contains people mentioned in Wikipedia. All JP links are in Japanese only. Sorry!
- 奥村 仁 Japanese association football player (2001- )
JP - 生駒 仁 Japanese association football player (1999- ) EN JP
- 上田 仁 Japanese table tennis player (1991- ) EN JP
- 佐藤 祐基 Japanese actor (1984- ) EN JP
- 照井 仁 Japanese drummer (1978- ) JP
- 片桐 仁 Japanese actor and artist (1973- ) EN JP
- 明田川 仁 Japanese anime sound director (1972- ) JP
- 倉持 仁 Japanese physician, businessman, and medical researcher (1972- ) JP
- 西村 仁 Japanese actor and seiyū (1964- ) JP
- 堀川 仁 Japanese voice actor (1962- ) EN JP
- 塩村 仁 (1954- ) JP
- 中山 仁 Japanese actor (1942-2019) JP
- 村井 仁 Japanese politician (1937- ) EN JP
- 許斐 仁 journalist and essayist (1903-1998) JP
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