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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameTenko
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:てんこ
  • Katakanatip:テンコ
  • English transcriptionstip:Tenko
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Tenchan(てんちゃん)Click to speech てんちゃんTenkochan( てんこちゃん)Click to speech  てんこちゃんTenten( てんてん)Click to speech  てんてん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese boy(male) nameSee the boys' version here.

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Tenko," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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天子- Tenko -

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means "heaven, sky, imperial, celestial."

  • Rain, Sky, Universe - The ruler of all things, the laws of nature, and the place where gods and Buddhas reside.

  • Birthright - Something that is inherited or naturally given.

  • Emperor, King - One who has been given the mandate of Heaven.

  • Weather, Atmosphere - The state of the sky or the atmosphere.

Name ideas examples

  • Rain, Sky - Representing the vastness of the universe and the beauty of nature.

  • Birthright - Representing the natural gifts and talents that a child is born with.

  • Emperor, King - Representing the power and authority of a leader.

  • Weather, Atmosphere - Representing the ever-changing nature of life.

means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

  • Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

  • Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

展子- Tenko -

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means "exhibition, display, show."

  • Extend, Stretch - To make something longer or wider.

  • Spread Out - To open or expand something.

  • Link, Connect - To join or combine two or more things.

  • Line Up, Arrange - To put things in a line or in an orderly fashion.

  • Roll, Turn - To move in a circular motion.

  • Observe, Look - To watch or examine something closely.

  • View, See - To look at something widely or from a distance.

Name ideas examples

  • Extend, Stretch - To symbolize growth and development.

  • Spread Out - To signify a wide range of possibilities and opportunities.

  • Link, Connect - To represent a strong bond between family members.

  • Line Up, Arrange - To signify a sense of order and organization.

  • Roll, Turn - To signify a life of adventure and exploration.

  • Observe, Look - To signify a keen eye for detail and observation.

  • View, See - To signify a broad perspective and outlook on life.

means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

  • Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

  • Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

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