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Yomichan(よみちゃん)Yocchi( よっち)
Michan( みちゃん)
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: Yomi
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 "Yomi," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
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.
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.
夜 means "night, evening."
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.
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.
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.
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.
巳 means "snake, serpent."
Snake - The fifth of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals.
Direction - South-southeast.
Time - 10am and two hours before and after.
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.
海 means "ocean, sea."
Sea - A large body of water, usually salty, that covers much of the Earth's surface.
Sea God - A deity associated with the sea, often depicted as a powerful and benevolent figure.
Lake Or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.
Wide And Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.
Gathering Place - A place where many people or things come together.
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.
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.
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.
見 means "see, look at."
To See - To be able to see with one's eyes.
To Meet - To come into contact with someone. To have an audience with someone.
To Appear - To show oneself. To manifest. To go out into the world. To come out into the open.
In Sight - In front of one's eyes.
Present - Now.
To See - To be able to see with one's eyes, symbolizing the hope that the baby will have a bright future.
To Meet - To come into contact with someone, symbolizing the hope that the baby will have many meaningful relationships in life.
To Appear - To show oneself, symbolizing the hope that the baby will be confident and brave.
In Sight - In front of one's eyes, symbolizing the hope that the baby will always be close to the parents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
海 means "ocean, sea."
Sea - A large body of water, usually salty, that covers much of the Earth's surface.
Sea God - A deity associated with the sea, often depicted as a powerful and benevolent figure.
Lake Or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.
Wide And Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.
Gathering Place - A place where many people or things come together.
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.
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.
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.
見 means "see, look at."
To See - To be able to see with one's eyes.
To Meet - To come into contact with someone. To have an audience with someone.
To Appear - To show oneself. To manifest. To go out into the world. To come out into the open.
In Sight - In front of one's eyes.
Present - Now.
To See - To be able to see with one's eyes, symbolizing the hope that the baby will have a bright future.
To Meet - To come into contact with someone, symbolizing the hope that the baby will have many meaningful relationships in life.
To Appear - To show oneself, symbolizing the hope that the baby will be confident and brave.
In Sight - In front of one's eyes, symbolizing the hope that the baby will always be close to the parents.
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.
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.
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.
魅 means "charm, fascination, attraction."
Specter - A mysterious object.
Apparition - A monster or supernatural creature.
Youkai - A supernatural creature.
Enchanting - To captivate or enchant someone.
Precious - A precious stone, symbolizing the value of the baby.
Enchanting - To captivate or enchant someone, symbolizing the beauty of the baby.
Mysterious - A mysterious object, symbolizing the unknown potential of the baby.
夜 means "night, evening."
見 means "see, look at."
To See - To be able to see with one's eyes.
To Meet - To come into contact with someone. To have an audience with someone.
To Appear - To show oneself. To manifest. To go out into the world. To come out into the open.
In Sight - In front of one's eyes.
Present - Now.
To See - To be able to see with one's eyes, symbolizing the hope that the baby will have a bright future.
To Meet - To come into contact with someone, symbolizing the hope that the baby will have many meaningful relationships in life.
To Appear - To show oneself, symbolizing the hope that the baby will be confident and brave.
In Sight - In front of one's eyes, symbolizing the hope that the baby will always be close to the parents.
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