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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameWakou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:わこう
  • Katakanatip:ワコウ
  • English transcriptionstip:Wakou, Wakoh, Wako, Wakō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Watchi(わっち)Click to speech わっちWakochan(わこちゃん)Click to speech わこちゃんUkochan(うこちゃん)Click to speech うこちゃん

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

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 7 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 "Wakou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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倭光- Wakou -

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means "Japan, wa (ancient name for Japan)."

  • Winding - A winding path that continues far away.

  • Japan - An old Chinese word used to refer to Japan (Japanese people).

Name ideas examples

  • Harmony - This kanji symbolizes harmony and peace, which is a great name for a baby. It conveys a sense of balance and unity, which is important for a child's development.

  • Yamato - This kanji is associated with the ancient Japanese kingdom of Yamato, which was known for its strong sense of unity and loyalty. It is a great name for a baby, as it conveys a sense of strength and loyalty.

  • Far Reaching - This kanji symbolizes a far-reaching journey, which is a great name for a baby. It conveys a sense of ambition and exploration, which is important for a child's development.

  • Ancient - This kanji is associated with ancient China, which is a great name for a baby. It conveys a sense of history and tradition, which is important for a child's development.

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)

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Symbolizing brightness, hope, and optimism.

  • Honor - Representing a life of distinction and respect.

  • Blessing - Signifying a life of abundance and grace.

  • Time - Representing the preciousness of life.

和光- Wakou -

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means "harmony, peace, concord."

  • Harmonize, Calm - To make or become calm and peaceful.

  • Mix, Blend - To combine two or more things together.

  • Respond - To react or answer in words.

  • Match, Coordinate - To make two or more things the same or in harmony.

  • Sum, Add - To combine two or more numbers together.

  • Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.

  • Japan, Yamato - Refers to the country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.

  • Get Along, No Conflict - To be friendly and not fight.

Name ideas examples

  • Harmonious - This kanji implies that the baby will bring peace and harmony to the family and to the world. It also suggests that the baby will be a peacemaker and will strive to bring people together.

  • Calm - This kanji implies that the baby will be a calming presence in the family and will bring a sense of peace and tranquility.

  • Peaceful - This kanji implies that the baby will bring a sense of peace and serenity to the family and to the world. It also suggests that the baby will be a peacemaker and will strive to bring people together.

  • Japan - This kanji implies that the baby will be a symbol of the Japanese culture and will bring a sense of pride and honor to the family.

  • Get Along - This kanji implies that the baby will be a peacemaker and will strive to bring people together. It also suggests that the baby will be a calming presence in the family and will bring a sense of peace and harmony.

  • Respond - This kanji implies that the baby will be a responsive and attentive listener. It also suggests that the baby will be a calming presence in the family and will bring a sense of peace and harmony.

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)

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Symbolizing brightness, hope, and optimism.

  • Honor - Representing a life of distinction and respect.

  • Blessing - Signifying a life of abundance and grace.

  • Time - Representing the preciousness of life.

和幸- Wakou -

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means "harmony, peace, concord."

  • Harmonize, Calm - To make or become calm and peaceful.

  • Mix, Blend - To combine two or more things together.

  • Respond - To react or answer in words.

  • Match, Coordinate - To make two or more things the same or in harmony.

  • Sum, Add - To combine two or more numbers together.

  • Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.

  • Japan, Yamato - Refers to the country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.

  • Get Along, No Conflict - To be friendly and not fight.

Name ideas examples

  • Harmonious - This kanji implies that the baby will bring peace and harmony to the family and to the world. It also suggests that the baby will be a peacemaker and will strive to bring people together.

  • Calm - This kanji implies that the baby will be a calming presence in the family and will bring a sense of peace and tranquility.

  • Peaceful - This kanji implies that the baby will bring a sense of peace and serenity to the family and to the world. It also suggests that the baby will be a peacemaker and will strive to bring people together.

  • Japan - This kanji implies that the baby will be a symbol of the Japanese culture and will bring a sense of pride and honor to the family.

  • Get Along - This kanji implies that the baby will be a peacemaker and will strive to bring people together. It also suggests that the baby will be a calming presence in the family and will bring a sense of peace and harmony.

  • Respond - This kanji implies that the baby will be a responsive and attentive listener. It also suggests that the baby will be a calming presence in the family and will bring a sense of peace and harmony.

means "happiness, good fortune, luck."

Name ideas examples

  • Happiness, Fortunate - This kanji that conveys the wish for the baby to be blessed with good luck, fortune, and joy.

  • Cherish, Love - This kanji that conveys the wish for the baby to be loved and cherished.

  • Appreciate, Like - This kanji that conveys the wish for the baby to be appreciated and liked.

和昂- Wakou -

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means "harmony, peace, concord."

  • Harmonize, Calm - To make or become calm and peaceful.

  • Mix, Blend - To combine two or more things together.

  • Respond - To react or answer in words.

  • Match, Coordinate - To make two or more things the same or in harmony.

  • Sum, Add - To combine two or more numbers together.

  • Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.

  • Japan, Yamato - Refers to the country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.

  • Get Along, No Conflict - To be friendly and not fight.

Name ideas examples

  • Harmonious - This kanji implies that the baby will bring peace and harmony to the family and to the world. It also suggests that the baby will be a peacemaker and will strive to bring people together.

  • Calm - This kanji implies that the baby will be a calming presence in the family and will bring a sense of peace and tranquility.

  • Peaceful - This kanji implies that the baby will bring a sense of peace and serenity to the family and to the world. It also suggests that the baby will be a peacemaker and will strive to bring people together.

  • Japan - This kanji implies that the baby will be a symbol of the Japanese culture and will bring a sense of pride and honor to the family.

  • Get Along - This kanji implies that the baby will be a peacemaker and will strive to bring people together. It also suggests that the baby will be a calming presence in the family and will bring a sense of peace and harmony.

  • Respond - This kanji implies that the baby will be a responsive and attentive listener. It also suggests that the baby will be a calming presence in the family and will bring a sense of peace and harmony.

means "high, elevated, noble."

  • Rise - To go up or increase in level.

  • Soar - To rise or increase rapidly.

  • Elevate - To raise in rank, status, or position.

  • Exalt - To raise in rank, honor, or esteem.

  • Heighten - To increase in intensity or degree.

  • Uplift - To raise in rank, status, or position.

Name ideas examples

  • High Spirited - This kanji conveys a sense of enthusiasm and optimism, suggesting that the child will be full of energy and have a positive outlook on life.

  • Ambitious - This kanji implies that the child will be driven and determined to achieve their goals.

  • Uplifting - This kanji suggests that the child will bring joy and positivity to those around them.

  • Energetic - This kanji implies that the child will be full of energy and enthusiasm, and will be eager to take on new challenges.

  • Inspiring - This kanji suggests that the child will be a source of motivation and encouragement for those around them.

和晃- Wakou -

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means "harmony, peace, concord."

  • Harmonize, Calm - To make or become calm and peaceful.

  • Mix, Blend - To combine two or more things together.

  • Respond - To react or answer in words.

  • Match, Coordinate - To make two or more things the same or in harmony.

  • Sum, Add - To combine two or more numbers together.

  • Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.

  • Japan, Yamato - Refers to the country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.

  • Get Along, No Conflict - To be friendly and not fight.

Name ideas examples

  • Harmonious - This kanji implies that the baby will bring peace and harmony to the family and to the world. It also suggests that the baby will be a peacemaker and will strive to bring people together.

  • Calm - This kanji implies that the baby will be a calming presence in the family and will bring a sense of peace and tranquility.

  • Peaceful - This kanji implies that the baby will bring a sense of peace and serenity to the family and to the world. It also suggests that the baby will be a peacemaker and will strive to bring people together.

  • Japan - This kanji implies that the baby will be a symbol of the Japanese culture and will bring a sense of pride and honor to the family.

  • Get Along - This kanji implies that the baby will be a peacemaker and will strive to bring people together. It also suggests that the baby will be a calming presence in the family and will bring a sense of peace and harmony.

  • Respond - This kanji implies that the baby will be a responsive and attentive listener. It also suggests that the baby will be a calming presence in the family and will bring a sense of peace and harmony.

means "brightness, brilliance, clearness."

  • Bright - Emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts.

  • Shining - Emitting or reflecting light brightly.

  • Glowing - Emitting or reflecting light steadily and brightly.

  • Clear - Easily seen, heard, or understood

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - Suggesting a cheerful, optimistic, and hopeful outlook.

  • Shining - Suggesting a bright and positive future.

  • Glowing - Suggesting a warm and loving atmosphere.

  • Clear - Suggesting clarity and understanding.

和洸- Wakou -

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means "harmony, peace, concord."

  • Harmonize, Calm - To make or become calm and peaceful.

  • Mix, Blend - To combine two or more things together.

  • Respond - To react or answer in words.

  • Match, Coordinate - To make two or more things the same or in harmony.

  • Sum, Add - To combine two or more numbers together.

  • Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.

  • Japan, Yamato - Refers to the country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.

  • Get Along, No Conflict - To be friendly and not fight.

Name ideas examples

  • Harmonious - This kanji implies that the baby will bring peace and harmony to the family and to the world. It also suggests that the baby will be a peacemaker and will strive to bring people together.

  • Calm - This kanji implies that the baby will be a calming presence in the family and will bring a sense of peace and tranquility.

  • Peaceful - This kanji implies that the baby will bring a sense of peace and serenity to the family and to the world. It also suggests that the baby will be a peacemaker and will strive to bring people together.

  • Japan - This kanji implies that the baby will be a symbol of the Japanese culture and will bring a sense of pride and honor to the family.

  • Get Along - This kanji implies that the baby will be a peacemaker and will strive to bring people together. It also suggests that the baby will be a calming presence in the family and will bring a sense of peace and harmony.

  • Respond - This kanji implies that the baby will be a responsive and attentive listener. It also suggests that the baby will be a calming presence in the family and will bring a sense of peace and harmony.

means "sparkling water, glittering water."

  • Expansive Water - A state of water that is wide and deep.

  • Brave - A state of courage and boldness.

  • Grand - A state of grandeur and dignity.

  • Subtle - A state of being faint and indistinct.

Name ideas examples

  • Expansive - Symbolizing a wide and deep life journey.

  • Brave - Symbolizing courage and boldness in life.

  • Grand - Symbolizing grandeur and dignity in life.

  • Subtle - Symbolizing a life of subtlety and delicacy.

和郷- Wakou -

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means "harmony, peace, concord."

  • Harmonize, Calm - To make or become calm and peaceful.

  • Mix, Blend - To combine two or more things together.

  • Respond - To react or answer in words.

  • Match, Coordinate - To make two or more things the same or in harmony.

  • Sum, Add - To combine two or more numbers together.

  • Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.

  • Japan, Yamato - Refers to the country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.

  • Get Along, No Conflict - To be friendly and not fight.

Name ideas examples

  • Harmonious - This kanji implies that the baby will bring peace and harmony to the family and to the world. It also suggests that the baby will be a peacemaker and will strive to bring people together.

  • Calm - This kanji implies that the baby will be a calming presence in the family and will bring a sense of peace and tranquility.

  • Peaceful - This kanji implies that the baby will bring a sense of peace and serenity to the family and to the world. It also suggests that the baby will be a peacemaker and will strive to bring people together.

  • Japan - This kanji implies that the baby will be a symbol of the Japanese culture and will bring a sense of pride and honor to the family.

  • Get Along - This kanji implies that the baby will be a peacemaker and will strive to bring people together. It also suggests that the baby will be a calming presence in the family and will bring a sense of peace and harmony.

  • Respond - This kanji implies that the baby will be a responsive and attentive listener. It also suggests that the baby will be a calming presence in the family and will bring a sense of peace and harmony.

means "village, hometown, rural area."

Name ideas examples

  • Home - It conveys a sense of belonging and security. It also implies a place of comfort and familiarity.

  • Village - It implies a sense of community and connection to a larger group. It also conveys a sense of stability and tradition.

  • Countryside - It implies a connection to nature and the outdoors. It also conveys a sense of peacefulness and tranquility.

  • Hometown - It implies a connection to one's roots and a sense of pride in one's heritage. It also conveys a sense of belonging and familiarity.

  • Old Administrative District - It implies a connection to history and tradition. It also conveys a sense of stability and continuity.

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