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Yayochan(やよちゃん)Yoichan(よいちゃん)
Iichan(いーちゃん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. See the boys' version here.
This name is also used as a surname: Yayoi
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 "Yayoi," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
夜 means "night, evening."
宵 means "evening, nightfall."
Good - A positive connotation, usually used to describe something that is pleasant or desirable.
Evening - The time of day when the sun sets and darkness begins.
Night - The period of time between sunset and midnight.
Small - Used to describe something that is of lesser size or amount.
Good - A positive name that conveys a sense of optimism and hope.
Evening - This kanji that symbolizes the beauty of the setting sun and the start of a new day.
Night - This kanji that symbolizes the mystery and wonder of the night sky.
Small - This kanji that conveys a sense of innocence and fragility.
弥 means "all the more, increasingly."
Extensively - To spread or cover over a wide area.
Long - To last for a long time.
Distant - To be far away in time or space.
Mend - To repair or restore something that is damaged or broken.
Finally - To come to an end or conclusion.
Increasingly - To become more and more.
Further - To an even greater degree.
Eternal - It conveys the idea of something that will last forever and is a reminder of the love and care that parents have for their child.
Widely Spread - It conveys the idea of something that is widely known and accepted, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's presence in the world.
Long Time - It conveys the idea of something that will last for a long time, and is a reminder of the commitment that parents have to their child.
Far Away - It conveys the idea of something that is far away, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's future.
Passing Of Time - It conveys the idea of something that is constantly changing, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's growth and development.
Repair - It conveys the idea of something that can be fixed, and is a reminder
生 means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."
To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.
To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.
Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.
To Grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.
Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.
Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.
Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.
Student - Student, pupil, disciple.
Alive - Symbolizing life and vitality.
Life - Representing the preciousness of life.
Living - Signifying the joy of living.
To Live - Encouraging the baby to live life to the fullest.
To Produce - Inspiring the baby to create and innovate.
To Grow - Reminding the baby to keep growing and learning.
Pure - Wishing the baby to remain pure and innocent.
Scholar - Honoring the baby’s intelligence and knowledge.
Student - Encouraging the baby to pursue knowledge.
三 means "three, third, threefold."
Three - The number three.
Third - The third item in a sequence.
Frequently - Doing something multiple times.
Three - Symbolizing the three aspects of life
Three Times - Representing the threefold power of love, wisdom, and courage.
Third - Signifying the third generation of a family.
Frequently - Representing the idea of being blessed with good fortune and luck.
月 means "moon, month."
Moon - The moon visible in the sky, the satellite of the Earth.
Month - A period of time equal to one twelfth of a year. Every month, monthly.
Monday - One of the seven days of the week.
Moon - A celestial body that symbolizes light, hope, and new beginnings.
Month - A reminder of the passage of time and the importance of cherishing each moment.
Every Month - A reminder to appreciate the beauty of life and the joy of each month.
Monday - A reminder to start each week with a positive attitude and a determination to make the most of it.
弥 means "all the more, increasingly."
Extensively - To spread or cover over a wide area.
Long - To last for a long time.
Distant - To be far away in time or space.
Mend - To repair or restore something that is damaged or broken.
Finally - To come to an end or conclusion.
Increasingly - To become more and more.
Further - To an even greater degree.
Eternal - It conveys the idea of something that will last forever and is a reminder of the love and care that parents have for their child.
Widely Spread - It conveys the idea of something that is widely known and accepted, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's presence in the world.
Long Time - It conveys the idea of something that will last for a long time, and is a reminder of the commitment that parents have to their child.
Far Away - It conveys the idea of something that is far away, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's future.
Passing Of Time - It conveys the idea of something that is constantly changing, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's growth and development.
Repair - It conveys the idea of something that can be fixed, and is a reminder
良 means "good, excellent, fine."
Good, Excellent - Having a high quality or being superior in some way.
Victorious - Winning or having success.
Fortunate, Prosperous - Being wealthy or having good luck.
Husband, Groom - A man who is married or about to be married.
Slightly, Moderately - Being slightly or moderately.
Wise, Exceptional Person - A person who is wise or has exceptional qualities.
Exceptional Horse - A horse that is superior in some way.
Good, Excellent, Superior - Positive and uplifting qualities that are desirable for a baby.
Obedient, Calm, Peaceful, Quiet, Docile - Qualities that are desirable for a baby to have in order to be well-behaved and respectful.
Truly, Sincerely, Really, Certainly - Qualities that are desirable for a baby to have in order to be honest and sincere.
Wise Person, Outstanding Person, Outstanding Horse - Qualities that are desirable for a baby to have in order to be wise and outstanding.
矢 means "arrow, dart."
Arrow - A weapon shot with a bowstring.
Correct - To make something right or accurate.
Straight - Moving in a direct line.
Vow - A solemn promise or pledge.
Bestow - To give or confer.
Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels.
宵 means "evening, nightfall."
Good - A positive connotation, usually used to describe something that is pleasant or desirable.
Evening - The time of day when the sun sets and darkness begins.
Night - The period of time between sunset and midnight.
Small - Used to describe something that is of lesser size or amount.
Good - A positive name that conveys a sense of optimism and hope.
Evening - This kanji that symbolizes the beauty of the setting sun and the start of a new day.
Night - This kanji that symbolizes the mystery and wonder of the night sky.
Small - This kanji that conveys a sense of innocence and fragility.
彌 means "fullness, completeness, abundance, increase."
Long - Lasting for a long time, distant in time or space.
Pass - To pass through, to pass the time, to pass away.
Spread - To spread widely, to go around.
Mend - To mend, to patch up, to repair.
Increasingly - More and more, increasingly.
Eternal - Suggesting a long-lasting and timeless bond between the child and their parents.
Far - Suggesting a connection that transcends physical distance.
Passing Of Time - Suggesting the passage of time and the importance of cherishing each moment.
Widely Spread - Suggesting the child's influence and impact on the world.
Repair - Suggesting the ability to mend and heal any broken relationships.
Increasingly - Suggesting the potential for growth and development.
生 means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."
To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.
To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.
Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.
To Grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.
Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.
Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.
Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.
Student - Student, pupil, disciple.
Alive - Symbolizing life and vitality.
Life - Representing the preciousness of life.
Living - Signifying the joy of living.
To Live - Encouraging the baby to live life to the fullest.
To Produce - Inspiring the baby to create and innovate.
To Grow - Reminding the baby to keep growing and learning.
Pure - Wishing the baby to remain pure and innocent.
Scholar - Honoring the baby’s intelligence and knowledge.
Student - Encouraging the baby to pursue knowledge.
弥 means "all the more, increasingly."
Extensively - To spread or cover over a wide area.
Long - To last for a long time.
Distant - To be far away in time or space.
Mend - To repair or restore something that is damaged or broken.
Finally - To come to an end or conclusion.
Increasingly - To become more and more.
Further - To an even greater degree.
Eternal - It conveys the idea of something that will last forever and is a reminder of the love and care that parents have for their child.
Widely Spread - It conveys the idea of something that is widely known and accepted, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's presence in the world.
Long Time - It conveys the idea of something that will last for a long time, and is a reminder of the commitment that parents have to their child.
Far Away - It conveys the idea of something that is far away, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's future.
Passing Of Time - It conveys the idea of something that is constantly changing, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's growth and development.
Repair - It conveys the idea of something that can be fixed, and is a reminder
佳 means "excellent, beautiful, good."
Good - Having desirable or positive qualities
Beautiful - Having qualities of beauty
Splendid - Very impressive
Excellent - Of the highest quality
Wonderful - Extraordinary
Good - Conveying a sense of being kind, generous, and honorable.
Beautiful - Conveying a sense of being attractive, graceful, and elegant.
Splendid - Conveying a sense of being grand, impressive, and admirable.
Excellent - Conveying a sense of being outstanding, remarkable, and admirable.
Wonderful - Conveying a sense of being extraordinary, marvelous, and remarkable.
耶 means "question mark, irony."
Rhetorical Device - Used to express a rhetorical device or irony.
Exclamation - Used to express an exclamation or admiration.
Father - Used to refer to one's father.
Evil - Used to refer to something evil or wicked.
Sanskrit - Used to represent the sound of Sanskrit (Bongo).
Question - This kanji that expresses a sense of questioning or doubt.
Wisdom - This kanji that expresses a sense of wisdom or intelligence.
Admiration - This kanji that expresses admiration or appreciation.
Fatherly - This kanji that expresses a sense of fatherly love or protection.
嘉 means "praise, auspicious, excellent."
Good - Having a positive quality or being of a high standard.
Excellent - Having a very high quality or being of an exceptionally high standard.
Splendid - Impressive and grand in appearance.
Fortunate - Having good luck or being blessed with good fortune.
Praise - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.
Good - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that conveys a sense of hope and optimism for the future. It is a great choice for a baby's name as it encourages them to strive for excellence and to always strive to do their best.
Excellent - This is a strong and powerful meaning that conveys a sense of excellence and greatness. It is a great choice for a baby's name as it encourages them to strive for excellence and to always strive to do their best.
Splendid - This is a beautiful and majestic meaning that conveys a sense of grandeur and magnificence. It is a great choice for a baby's name as it encourages them to strive for excellence and to always strive to do their best.
Praise - This is a meaningful and uplifting meaning that conveys a sense of admiration and respect. It is a great choice for a baby's name as it encourages them to strive for excellence and to always strive to do their best.
弥 means "all the more, increasingly."
Extensively - To spread or cover over a wide area.
Long - To last for a long time.
Distant - To be far away in time or space.
Mend - To repair or restore something that is damaged or broken.
Finally - To come to an end or conclusion.
Increasingly - To become more and more.
Further - To an even greater degree.
Eternal - It conveys the idea of something that will last forever and is a reminder of the love and care that parents have for their child.
Widely Spread - It conveys the idea of something that is widely known and accepted, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's presence in the world.
Long Time - It conveys the idea of something that will last for a long time, and is a reminder of the commitment that parents have to their child.
Far Away - It conveys the idea of something that is far away, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's future.
Passing Of Time - It conveys the idea of something that is constantly changing, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's growth and development.
Repair - It conveys the idea of something that can be fixed, and is a reminder
与 means "to give, to provide, to offer."
To Give - To provide something to someone.
Together - To do something together.
To Entrust - To take responsibility for something.
To Be Involved - To be related or take part in something.
Question - To ask a question.
Contradiction - To express a contradiction.
Lament - To express sorrow or regret.
To Give - To give a child a name that symbolizes the parents’ love and care.
Together - To give a child a name that symbolizes the bond between the parents and the child.
To Entrust - To give a child a name that symbolizes the parents’ trust in the child.
To Be Involved - To give a child a name that symbolizes the parents’ involvement in the child’s life.
依 means "dependent, rely on, trust in."
Rely On - To trust and depend on someone or something.
Lean On - To rely on someone or something for support.
Follow - To go along with or obey someone or something.
As Is - To remain in the same state or condition.
Dependable - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be relied upon and trusted.
Obedient - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who follows instructions and is willing to listen and learn.
Unchanging - This meaning implies that the baby will remain the same throughout their life, never wavering from their core values and beliefs.
Rely On - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be counted on and trusted to be there when needed.
Lean On - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be leaned on for support and comfort.
弥 means "all the more, increasingly."
Extensively - To spread or cover over a wide area.
Long - To last for a long time.
Distant - To be far away in time or space.
Mend - To repair or restore something that is damaged or broken.
Finally - To come to an end or conclusion.
Increasingly - To become more and more.
Further - To an even greater degree.
Eternal - It conveys the idea of something that will last forever and is a reminder of the love and care that parents have for their child.
Widely Spread - It conveys the idea of something that is widely known and accepted, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's presence in the world.
Long Time - It conveys the idea of something that will last for a long time, and is a reminder of the commitment that parents have to their child.
Far Away - It conveys the idea of something that is far away, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's future.
Passing Of Time - It conveys the idea of something that is constantly changing, and is a reminder of the importance of the child's growth and development.
Repair - It conveys the idea of something that can be fixed, and is a reminder
世 means "world, society, generation."
Generation - The period of time from when one generation takes over the position from their parents until they pass it on to their children.
Era - A period of time in history.
Society - The world, the people and the environment around us.
Succession - The passing down of something from one generation to the next.
Generation - It implies that the baby is part of a larger family and will carry on the legacy of their ancestors.
Era - It implies that the baby will be part of a larger society and will be part of a larger movement.
Society - It implies that the baby will be part of a larger community and will be part of a larger culture.
Succession - It implies that the baby will be part of a larger family and will carry on the legacy of their ancestors.
Continuity - It implies that the baby will be part of a larger family and will carry on the legacy of their ancestors.
衣 means "clothing, garment."
Clothing - A garment worn from the waist up, such as a kimono or a shirt.
Covering - Something that covers a part of the body.
To Wear - To put on or dress oneself.
To Perform - To act or do something.
耶 means "question mark, irony."
Rhetorical Device - Used to express a rhetorical device or irony.
Exclamation - Used to express an exclamation or admiration.
Father - Used to refer to one's father.
Evil - Used to refer to something evil or wicked.
Sanskrit - Used to represent the sound of Sanskrit (Bongo).
Question - This kanji that expresses a sense of questioning or doubt.
Wisdom - This kanji that expresses a sense of wisdom or intelligence.
Admiration - This kanji that expresses admiration or appreciation.
Fatherly - This kanji that expresses a sense of fatherly love or protection.
予 means "expectation, anticipation, prediction."
Pre Arranged, Anticipation - To plan or arrange something in advance.
Hesitation - To pause or be uncertain about something.
Giving - To provide or bestow something.
依 means "dependent, rely on, trust in."
Rely On - To trust and depend on someone or something.
Lean On - To rely on someone or something for support.
Follow - To go along with or obey someone or something.
As Is - To remain in the same state or condition.
Dependable - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be relied upon and trusted.
Obedient - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who follows instructions and is willing to listen and learn.
Unchanging - This meaning implies that the baby will remain the same throughout their life, never wavering from their core values and beliefs.
Rely On - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be counted on and trusted to be there when needed.
Lean On - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be leaned on for support and comfort.
耶 means "question mark, irony."
Rhetorical Device - Used to express a rhetorical device or irony.
Exclamation - Used to express an exclamation or admiration.
Father - Used to refer to one's father.
Evil - Used to refer to something evil or wicked.
Sanskrit - Used to represent the sound of Sanskrit (Bongo).
Question - This kanji that expresses a sense of questioning or doubt.
Wisdom - This kanji that expresses a sense of wisdom or intelligence.
Admiration - This kanji that expresses admiration or appreciation.
Fatherly - This kanji that expresses a sense of fatherly love or protection.
代 means "substitute, generation, era."
Replace, Substitute - To replace or substitute something or someone.
Exchange, Alternate - To exchange or alternate something or someone.
Generation, Age - A period of time, a generation, or an age.
Lineage, Succession - A succession of generations.
Exchange, Alternate - To represent the idea of exchanging or alternating between generations.
Generation, Age - To represent the idea of a new generation or age.
Lineage, Succession - To represent the idea of a lineage or succession of generations.
衣 means "clothing, garment."
Clothing - A garment worn from the waist up, such as a kimono or a shirt.
Covering - Something that covers a part of the body.
To Wear - To put on or dress oneself.
To Perform - To act or do something.
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