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Nikobo(にこぼー)Nikki( にっきー)
Niichan( にーちゃん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname: Niko
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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 "Niko," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
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.
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.
虎 means "tiger, fierce, brave."
Tiger - A fierce animal of the cat family.
Bravery And Courage - An example of something brave and courageous.
Fierceness - Something that is fierce and powerful.
Courage - A quality of being brave and determined in the face of adversity.
Strength - The ability to withstand physical or mental strain.
Fierceness - A quality of being strong and powerful.
Wildness - A quality of being untamed and unpredictable.
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.
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.
琥 means "amber."
Amber - A transparent yellow gemstone.
Tiger Token - A token made of a jade stone carved with a tiger.
Tiger Vessel - A vessel made of a jade stone shaped like a tiger.
Transparent Yellow Gemstone - It conveys a sense of beauty and elegance. The gemstone is associated with wealth and prosperity, which could be a positive message for a newborn.
Tiger Shaped Jade Ornament - It conveys a sense of strength and power. The tiger is a symbol of courage and resilience, which could be a positive message for a newborn.
Tiger Engraved Jade Token - It conveys a sense of protection and security. The token is associated with luck and good fortune, which could be a positive message for a newborn.
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Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
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