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Micchan(みっちゃん)Kanchan( かんちゃん)
Ranmikan( みかんらん)
This name is also used as a surname: Mikan
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 "Mikan," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
柑 means "citrus, orange, tangerine."
Citrus Fruit - A type of citrus fruit, usually referring to mandarin oranges.
Small Tree - A small, evergreen tree of the Rutaceae family.
Sweet - Refers to the sweet taste of the citrus fruit.
Bright - Refers to the bright color of the citrus fruit.
Prosperous - Refers to the abundance of the citrus fruit.
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
Beautiful - Suggesting a life of grace and elegance.
Splendid - Suggesting a life of grandeur and excellence.
Admirable - Suggesting a life of honor and respect.
Delicious - Suggesting a life full of joy and pleasure.
Praiseworthy - Suggesting a life of distinction and admiration.
冠 means "crown, cap, diadem."
To Wear - To wear a crown or other head covering.
To Become An Adult - To reach the age of adulthood, traditionally marked by a ceremony in which a crown is placed on the head.
The Best - The highest or most superior.
Crown - It symbolizes the importance of the individual and the respect they should be given.
Adornment - It implies that the individual is special and should be adorned with love and care.
Adult - It implies that the individual is mature and responsible.
Superior - It implies that the individual is the best and should strive to be the best.
Kanji Radical - It implies that the individual is intelligent and has the potential to learn and understand complex concepts.
光 means "light, radiance."
Light - Brightness, illumination, to shine, to sparkle.
Honor - Fame, reputation, glory.
Scene - Appearance, state.
Blessing - Benefit, grace.
Time - Moment, date.
Respect - Showing respect for another's actions. e.g. 光臨(visit)
栞 means "bookmark, label, guide."
Bookmark - A bookmark placed in a book to mark one's place.
Guidebook - A guidebook or handbook.
Tree Marker - A marker made by breaking off a branch of a tree while walking in a mountain or forest, to help avoid getting lost.
Guide - This kanji is often used to mark a path or guide someone, so it could be a suitable name for a baby who is seen as a guide or leader.
Marker - This kanji is also used to mark a book or other item, so it could be a suitable name for a baby who is seen as a marker or signpost.
Sign - This kanji is also used to mark a path or guide someone, so it could be a suitable name for a baby who is seen as a sign or symbol.
Path - This kanji is often used to mark a path or guide someone, so it could be a suitable name for a baby who is seen as a path or journey.
Bookmark - This kanji is also used to mark a book or other item, so it could be a suitable name for a baby who is seen as a bookmark or reminder.
実 means "fruit, reality, truth, actuality."
Fruit, Seed Of A Plant - Refers to the fruit or seed of a plant.
Abundance - Refers to being full or abundant.
Truth - Refers to truthfulness or sincerity.
Sincerity - Refers to being genuine or honest.
幹 means "trunk, stem, main part."
Tree Trunk - The thick central part of a tree that serves as its main support.
Core - An important part of something.
Work - The effort put into a task or activity.
Ability - The natural talent or skill to do something.
Strength - A quality of being strong and powerful.
Support - To provide assistance and encouragement.
Endurance - The ability to withstand hardship or difficulty.
Resilience - The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
Beautiful - Suggesting a life of grace and elegance.
Splendid - Suggesting a life of grandeur and excellence.
Admirable - Suggesting a life of honor and respect.
Delicious - Suggesting a life full of joy and pleasure.
Praiseworthy - Suggesting a life of distinction and admiration.
栞 means "bookmark, label, guide."
Bookmark - A bookmark placed in a book to mark one's place.
Guidebook - A guidebook or handbook.
Tree Marker - A marker made by breaking off a branch of a tree while walking in a mountain or forest, to help avoid getting lost.
Guide - This kanji is often used to mark a path or guide someone, so it could be a suitable name for a baby who is seen as a guide or leader.
Marker - This kanji is also used to mark a book or other item, so it could be a suitable name for a baby who is seen as a marker or signpost.
Sign - This kanji is also used to mark a path or guide someone, so it could be a suitable name for a baby who is seen as a sign or symbol.
Path - This kanji is often used to mark a path or guide someone, so it could be a suitable name for a baby who is seen as a path or journey.
Bookmark - This kanji is also used to mark a book or other item, so it could be a suitable name for a baby who is seen as a bookmark or reminder.
実 means "fruit, reality, truth, actuality."
Fruit, Seed Of A Plant - Refers to the fruit or seed of a plant.
Abundance - Refers to being full or abundant.
Truth - Refers to truthfulness or sincerity.
Sincerity - Refers to being genuine or honest.
柑 means "citrus, orange, tangerine."
Citrus Fruit - A type of citrus fruit, usually referring to mandarin oranges.
Small Tree - A small, evergreen tree of the Rutaceae family.
Sweet - Refers to the sweet taste of the citrus fruit.
Bright - Refers to the bright color of the citrus fruit.
Prosperous - Refers to the abundance of the citrus fruit.
実 means "fruit, reality, truth, actuality."
Fruit, Seed Of A Plant - Refers to the fruit or seed of a plant.
Abundance - Refers to being full or abundant.
Truth - Refers to truthfulness or sincerity.
Sincerity - Refers to being genuine or honest.
栞 means "bookmark, label, guide."
Bookmark - A bookmark placed in a book to mark one's place.
Guidebook - A guidebook or handbook.
Tree Marker - A marker made by breaking off a branch of a tree while walking in a mountain or forest, to help avoid getting lost.
Guide - This kanji is often used to mark a path or guide someone, so it could be a suitable name for a baby who is seen as a guide or leader.
Marker - This kanji is also used to mark a book or other item, so it could be a suitable name for a baby who is seen as a marker or signpost.
Sign - This kanji is also used to mark a path or guide someone, so it could be a suitable name for a baby who is seen as a sign or symbol.
Path - This kanji is often used to mark a path or guide someone, so it could be a suitable name for a baby who is seen as a path or journey.
Bookmark - This kanji is also used to mark a book or other item, so it could be a suitable name for a baby who is seen as a bookmark or reminder.
実 means "fruit, reality, truth, actuality."
Fruit, Seed Of A Plant - Refers to the fruit or seed of a plant.
Abundance - Refers to being full or abundant.
Truth - Refers to truthfulness or sincerity.
Sincerity - Refers to being genuine or honest.
歓 means "delight, joy, pleasure."
To Be Delighted - To be filled with joy and pleasure.
To Enjoy - To take pleasure in something.
To Be Pleased - To be satisfied with something.
Joyful - Expressing or causing great pleasure and happiness.
Delightful - Giving great pleasure or joy, charming.
Cheerful - Feeling or showing pleasure and contentment.
Blissful - Completely happy and contented.
Jubilant - Feeling or expressing great joy and triumph.
実 means "fruit, reality, truth, actuality."
Fruit, Seed Of A Plant - Refers to the fruit or seed of a plant.
Abundance - Refers to being full or abundant.
Truth - Refers to truthfulness or sincerity.
Sincerity - Refers to being genuine or honest.
菅 means "sedge, rush, reed."
General name for perennial herbs of the sedge family Kayazulaceae.
Karukya - A grass of the rice family.
未 means "not yet, un-, non-."
Not Yet - This kanji is used to express that something has not yet happened or been done.
Sheep - The eighth of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals.
Direction - South-southwest.
Time - 2pm and two hours before and after.
Unborn, Not Yet Born - It symbolizes the potential and hope of a new life.
Not Yet Done, Not Yet Accomplished - It symbolizes the potential and promise of a future full of possibilities.
Sheep - It symbolizes innocence, gentleness, and kindness.
Eighth Of The Twelve Animals Of The Chinese Zodiac - It symbolizes the potential for success and good fortune.
South Southwest - It symbolizes the potential for a journey of exploration and discovery.
Two O'Clock In The Afternoon And The Two Hours Before And After - It symbolizes the potential for a life of balance and harmony.
柑 means "citrus, orange, tangerine."
Citrus Fruit - A type of citrus fruit, usually referring to mandarin oranges.
Small Tree - A small, evergreen tree of the Rutaceae family.
Sweet - Refers to the sweet taste of the citrus fruit.
Bright - Refers to the bright color of the citrus fruit.
Prosperous - Refers to the abundance of the citrus fruit.
未 means "not yet, un-, non-."
Not Yet - This kanji is used to express that something has not yet happened or been done.
Sheep - The eighth of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals.
Direction - South-southwest.
Time - 2pm and two hours before and after.
Unborn, Not Yet Born - It symbolizes the potential and hope of a new life.
Not Yet Done, Not Yet Accomplished - It symbolizes the potential and promise of a future full of possibilities.
Sheep - It symbolizes innocence, gentleness, and kindness.
Eighth Of The Twelve Animals Of The Chinese Zodiac - It symbolizes the potential for success and good fortune.
South Southwest - It symbolizes the potential for a journey of exploration and discovery.
Two O'Clock In The Afternoon And The Two Hours Before And After - It symbolizes the potential for a life of balance and harmony.
栞 means "bookmark, label, guide."
Bookmark - A bookmark placed in a book to mark one's place.
Guidebook - A guidebook or handbook.
Tree Marker - A marker made by breaking off a branch of a tree while walking in a mountain or forest, to help avoid getting lost.
Guide - This kanji is often used to mark a path or guide someone, so it could be a suitable name for a baby who is seen as a guide or leader.
Marker - This kanji is also used to mark a book or other item, so it could be a suitable name for a baby who is seen as a marker or signpost.
Sign - This kanji is also used to mark a path or guide someone, so it could be a suitable name for a baby who is seen as a sign or symbol.
Path - This kanji is often used to mark a path or guide someone, so it could be a suitable name for a baby who is seen as a path or journey.
Bookmark - This kanji is also used to mark a book or other item, so it could be a suitable name for a baby who is seen as a bookmark or reminder.
未 means "not yet, un-, non-."
Not Yet - This kanji is used to express that something has not yet happened or been done.
Sheep - The eighth of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals.
Direction - South-southwest.
Time - 2pm and two hours before and after.
Unborn, Not Yet Born - It symbolizes the potential and hope of a new life.
Not Yet Done, Not Yet Accomplished - It symbolizes the potential and promise of a future full of possibilities.
Sheep - It symbolizes innocence, gentleness, and kindness.
Eighth Of The Twelve Animals Of The Chinese Zodiac - It symbolizes the potential for success and good fortune.
South Southwest - It symbolizes the potential for a journey of exploration and discovery.
Two O'Clock In The Afternoon And The Two Hours Before And After - It symbolizes the potential for a life of balance and harmony.
環 means "ring, circle."
Ring - A round object shaped like a ring.
Circulate - To move around in a circle.
Surround - To encircle or enclose.
Encompass - To encompass or encompass something.
Revolve - To move in a circle or orbit.
Ring - Symbolizing the unending love and protection of a parent for their child.
Circulate - Representing the idea of a child's life being filled with joy and happiness.
Surround - Representing the idea of a child being surrounded by love and support.
Encompass - Representing the idea of a child being embraced by a loving family.
Revolve - Representing the idea of a child's life revolving around the love and care of their family.
未 means "not yet, un-, non-."
Not Yet - This kanji is used to express that something has not yet happened or been done.
Sheep - The eighth of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals.
Direction - South-southwest.
Time - 2pm and two hours before and after.
Unborn, Not Yet Born - It symbolizes the potential and hope of a new life.
Not Yet Done, Not Yet Accomplished - It symbolizes the potential and promise of a future full of possibilities.
Sheep - It symbolizes innocence, gentleness, and kindness.
Eighth Of The Twelve Animals Of The Chinese Zodiac - It symbolizes the potential for success and good fortune.
South Southwest - It symbolizes the potential for a journey of exploration and discovery.
Two O'Clock In The Afternoon And The Two Hours Before And After - It symbolizes the potential for a life of balance and harmony.
莞 means "reed, rush."
Smiling - It conveys a sense of joy and happiness. It also implies that the baby will bring a lot of smiles and laughter to the family.
Igesa - It is a type of grass that is used to weave mats. It implies that the baby will bring a sense of stability and security to the family.
Softstem Bulrush - It is a type of plant that is known for its resilience and strength. It implies that the baby will bring a sense of strength and resilience to the family.
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
Beautiful - Suggesting a life of grace and elegance.
Splendid - Suggesting a life of grandeur and excellence.
Admirable - Suggesting a life of honor and respect.
Delicious - Suggesting a life full of joy and pleasure.
Praiseworthy - Suggesting a life of distinction and admiration.
侃 means "frank, outspoken, candid."
Strong - Refers to being strong-willed and determined.
Straightforward - Refers to being honest and direct.
Unafraid - Refers to being brave and not being afraid of anything.
Relaxed - Refers to being relaxed and enjoying life.
Strength - Refers to having the strength to face any challenge and never give up.
Honesty - Refers to being honest and truthful in all situations.
Courage - Refers to having the courage to take risks and stand up for what is right.
Joy - Refers to having the joy of life and finding happiness in all things.
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
Beautiful - Suggesting a life of grace and elegance.
Splendid - Suggesting a life of grandeur and excellence.
Admirable - Suggesting a life of honor and respect.
Delicious - Suggesting a life full of joy and pleasure.
Praiseworthy - Suggesting a life of distinction and admiration.
幹 means "trunk, stem, main part."
Tree Trunk - The thick central part of a tree that serves as its main support.
Core - An important part of something.
Work - The effort put into a task or activity.
Ability - The natural talent or skill to do something.
Strength - A quality of being strong and powerful.
Support - To provide assistance and encouragement.
Endurance - The ability to withstand hardship or difficulty.
Resilience - The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
Beautiful - Suggesting a life of grace and elegance.
Splendid - Suggesting a life of grandeur and excellence.
Admirable - Suggesting a life of honor and respect.
Delicious - Suggesting a life full of joy and pleasure.
Praiseworthy - Suggesting a life of distinction and admiration.
柑 means "citrus, orange, tangerine."
Citrus Fruit - A type of citrus fruit, usually referring to mandarin oranges.
Small Tree - A small, evergreen tree of the Rutaceae family.
Sweet - Refers to the sweet taste of the citrus fruit.
Bright - Refers to the bright color of the citrus fruit.
Prosperous - Refers to the abundance of the citrus fruit.
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
Beautiful - Suggesting a life of grace and elegance.
Splendid - Suggesting a life of grandeur and excellence.
Admirable - Suggesting a life of honor and respect.
Delicious - Suggesting a life full of joy and pleasure.
Praiseworthy - Suggesting a life of distinction and admiration.
歌 means "song, singing."
Singing - The act of singing with rhythm and melody, usually to music.
Poem - A unit of poetry, one of the forms of Chinese poetry.
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
Beautiful - Suggesting a life of grace and elegance.
Splendid - Suggesting a life of grandeur and excellence.
Admirable - Suggesting a life of honor and respect.
Delicious - Suggesting a life full of joy and pleasure.
Praiseworthy - Suggesting a life of distinction and admiration.
甘 means "sweet, sugary, gentle, lenient."
Sweet - Having a pleasant taste, usually referring to a sugary flavor.
Mild - Not strong or intense, gentle.
Loose - Not firmly or tightly fixed in place, not held securely.
Lenient - Not strict or severe, tolerant.
Dull - Not sharp or clear, not bright or intense.
Yielding - Giving way to pressure, compliant.
Satisfied - Feeling contented or pleased with a situation.
Pleasing - Giving pleasure or satisfaction, enjoyable.
Tasteful - Having a pleasant or attractive flavor.
Pleasant - Giving pleasure or contentment, agreeable.
Sweetening - Making something sweeter or more pleasant.
Delicious - Having a very pleasant taste.
Appealing - Attractive or interesting, inviting.
Milder - Not as strong or intense, less severe.
Insufficient - Not enough, inadequate.
Lax - Not strict or thorough, careless.
Sweet - This is a positive connotation that implies a kind and gentle nature.
Mild - This implies a gentle and understanding personality.
Satisfied - This implies contentment and a feeling of fulfillment.
Pleasant - This implies a pleasant and enjoyable personality.
Skilled - This implies a person who is talented and capable.
Delicious - This implies a person who is enjoyable and delightful to be around.
Tasteful - This implies a person who is tasteful and has good judgement.
Kind - This implies a person who is kind and considerate.
Lenient - This implies a person who is forgiving and understanding.
Soft - This implies a person who is gentle and compassionate.
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
Beautiful - Suggesting a life of grace and elegance.
Splendid - Suggesting a life of grandeur and excellence.
Admirable - Suggesting a life of honor and respect.
Delicious - Suggesting a life full of joy and pleasure.
Praiseworthy - Suggesting a life of distinction and admiration.
緩 means "loose, slack, relaxed."
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
Beautiful - Suggesting a life of grace and elegance.
Splendid - Suggesting a life of grandeur and excellence.
Admirable - Suggesting a life of honor and respect.
Delicious - Suggesting a life full of joy and pleasure.
Praiseworthy - Suggesting a life of distinction and admiration.
観 means "view, perspective, outlook."
To See - To look closely and carefully. To have a broad view.
To Show - To show to people.
Appearance - The way something looks.
Perspective - The way of looking at or thinking about something. Consciousness.
Temple - A temple of Taoism.
To See - To look at the world with optimism and hope.
To Show - To show the world the beauty of life.
Appearance - To have a beautiful and attractive appearance.
Perspective - To have a positive outlook on life.
Temple - To have a spiritual and peaceful life.
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
Beautiful - Suggesting a life of grace and elegance.
Splendid - Suggesting a life of grandeur and excellence.
Admirable - Suggesting a life of honor and respect.
Delicious - Suggesting a life full of joy and pleasure.
Praiseworthy - Suggesting a life of distinction and admiration.
貫 means "pierce, penetrate, unit of weight."
To Penetrate - To pass through something.
To Continue - To persist or remain in a certain state.
Reasoning - A logical sequence of thoughts or ideas.
Household Registration - A system of registering individuals and their families in Japan.
Matter - A subject or situation under consideration.
To Learn - To gain knowledge or skill through study or experience.
To Draw A Bow - To pull back the string of a bow in order to shoot an arrow.
To Pull - To exert force on something in order to move it.
Unit Of Weight - A unit of measurement used to measure the weight of an object.
To Persevere - It conveys the idea of perseverance and determination. It is also a reminder that no matter what obstacles may come, one should never give up.
To Penetrate - It conveys the idea of being able to penetrate any obstacle and reach one's goals. It is also a reminder that no matter how difficult something may seem, one should never give up.
To Continue - It conveys the idea of continuing on despite any obstacles. It is also a reminder that no matter how difficult something may seem, one should never give up.
To Pass Through - It conveys the idea of being able to pass through any obstacle and reach one's goals. It is also a reminder that no matter how difficult something may seem, one should never give up.
To Follow A Path - It conveys the idea of following a path and reaching one's goals. It is also a reminder that no matter how difficult something may seem
観 means "view, perspective, outlook."
To See - To look closely and carefully. To have a broad view.
To Show - To show to people.
Appearance - The way something looks.
Perspective - The way of looking at or thinking about something. Consciousness.
Temple - A temple of Taoism.
To See - To look at the world with optimism and hope.
To Show - To show the world the beauty of life.
Appearance - To have a beautiful and attractive appearance.
Perspective - To have a positive outlook on life.
Temple - To have a spiritual and peaceful life.
冠 means "crown, cap, diadem."
To Wear - To wear a crown or other head covering.
To Become An Adult - To reach the age of adulthood, traditionally marked by a ceremony in which a crown is placed on the head.
The Best - The highest or most superior.
Crown - It symbolizes the importance of the individual and the respect they should be given.
Adornment - It implies that the individual is special and should be adorned with love and care.
Adult - It implies that the individual is mature and responsible.
Superior - It implies that the individual is the best and should strive to be the best.
Kanji Radical - It implies that the individual is intelligent and has the potential to learn and understand complex concepts.
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
Beautiful - Suggesting a life of grace and elegance.
Splendid - Suggesting a life of grandeur and excellence.
Admirable - Suggesting a life of honor and respect.
Delicious - Suggesting a life full of joy and pleasure.
Praiseworthy - Suggesting a life of distinction and admiration.
賀 means "congratulation, greeting."
Celebrate, Congratulate - To express joy and happiness for an event or accomplishment.
Praise - To express admiration and approval for someone or something.
Take On, Undertake - To accept responsibility for a task or obligation.
柑 means "citrus, orange, tangerine."
Citrus Fruit - A type of citrus fruit, usually referring to mandarin oranges.
Small Tree - A small, evergreen tree of the Rutaceae family.
Sweet - Refers to the sweet taste of the citrus fruit.
Bright - Refers to the bright color of the citrus fruit.
Prosperous - Refers to the abundance of the citrus fruit.
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