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Zantetsu- Gender:Male
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:ざんてつ - :ザンテツ
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Zanchan(ざんちゃん)
Tetsukyun( てつきゅん)Tetsuchan( てつちゃん)
Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Zantetsu."
斬鉄- Zantetsu -
斬 means "cut, slay, new."
Cut - To slice with a blade.
Slay - To kill with a weapon.
Endure - To be able to withstand something.
Name ideas examples
Cut - Cutting represents decisiveness, separation, and clarity. May your child cut through confusion with decisive clarity.
Slay - Slay - To kill with a weapon - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of slay throughout life.
New - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and the excitement of discovery. May your child embrace the new with courage, pioneering fresh paths with innovation.
Break Off - Breaking represents transformation, letting go of the old to make way for new. May your child have the courage to break free from what holds them back.
Endure - Enduring represents perseverance, strength, and lasting through challenges. May your child endure difficulties with grace and emerge stronger.
鉄 means "iron, steel, strong."
Iron - A strong, hard metal.
Steel - An alloy of iron.
Strong - Hard and durable like metal.
Black Gold - A term used to refer to iron due to its strength and durability.
Name ideas examples
Iron - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
Steel - Steel - An alloy of iron - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of steel throughout life.
Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
Black Gold - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.
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