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26,919 first names, 70,620 last names, 326,959 kanji variations.
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In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. Even surnames with the same pronunciation can have different meanings based on the kanji used. Below are the kanji choices for "Aiba," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
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相 means "mutual, reciprocal, each other."
To See - To look closely and examine in detail.
To Foretell - To use divination to predict the future.
Form - The shape or appearance of something.
To Help - To assist or provide support.
Mutual - To be in a relationship with each other.
Friends - To be close with someone.
Alternating - To take turns with each other.
Companions - To be in a group with others.
場 means "place, location, scene, setting."
A place where people gather or hold an event.
A place that has been purified for the purpose of worshipping a god.
A moment or a period of time.
A scene in a play.
相 means "mutual, reciprocal, each other."
To See - To look closely and examine in detail.
To Foretell - To use divination to predict the future.
Form - The shape or appearance of something.
To Help - To assist or provide support.
Mutual - To be in a relationship with each other.
Friends - To be close with someone.
Alternating - To take turns with each other.
Companions - To be in a group with others.
羽 means "feather, wing."
饗 means "feast, banquet, entertainment."
To Gather And Eat, Drink Together - To host a gathering with food and drinks.
To Offer Sacrifices To The Gods - To make offerings to the gods.
To Receive - To accept or take in.
庭 means "garden, yard."
相 means "mutual, reciprocal, each other."
To See - To look closely and examine in detail.
To Foretell - To use divination to predict the future.
Form - The shape or appearance of something.
To Help - To assist or provide support.
Mutual - To be in a relationship with each other.
Friends - To be close with someone.
Alternating - To take turns with each other.
Companions - To be in a group with others.
葉 means "leaf, blade of a plant."
饗 means "feast, banquet, entertainment."
To Gather And Eat, Drink Together - To host a gathering with food and drinks.
To Offer Sacrifices To The Gods - To make offerings to the gods.
To Receive - To accept or take in.
場 means "place, location, scene, setting."
A place where people gather or hold an event.
A place that has been purified for the purpose of worshipping a god.
A moment or a period of time.
A scene in a play.
相 means "mutual, reciprocal, each other."
To See - To look closely and examine in detail.
To Foretell - To use divination to predict the future.
Form - The shape or appearance of something.
To Help - To assist or provide support.
Mutual - To be in a relationship with each other.
Friends - To be close with someone.
Alternating - To take turns with each other.
Companions - To be in a group with others.
馬 means "horse."
相 means "mutual, reciprocal, each other."
To See - To look closely and examine in detail.
To Foretell - To use divination to predict the future.
Form - The shape or appearance of something.
To Help - To assist or provide support.
Mutual - To be in a relationship with each other.
Friends - To be close with someone.
Alternating - To take turns with each other.
Companions - To be in a group with others.
庭 means "garden, yard."
愛 means "love, affection, fondness."
To Love - To feel deep affection and care for someone or something.
To Cherish - To hold someone or something in high regard and treat them with great care.
To Adore - To feel great admiration and fondness for someone or something.
To Be Fond Of - To have a strong liking for someone or something.
To Be Devoted To - To be dedicated and loyal to someone or something.
場 means "place, location, scene, setting."
A place where people gather or hold an event.
A place that has been purified for the purpose of worshipping a god.
A moment or a period of time.
A scene in a play.
会 means "meeting, gathering, association."
Understand, Realize - To comprehend or to come to an understanding.
Certainly, Definitely - Without a doubt.
場 means "place, location, scene, setting."
A place where people gather or hold an event.
A place that has been purified for the purpose of worshipping a god.
A moment or a period of time.
A scene in a play.
藍 means "indigo, blue dye plant."
Indigo - A one-year-old plant of the Tade family used to make blue dye.
Blue - A color that is a shade of blue.
Rags - Pieces of old, worn-out clothing.
場 means "place, location, scene, setting."
A place where people gather or hold an event.
A place that has been purified for the purpose of worshipping a god.
A moment or a period of time.
A scene in a play.
合 means "unite, join, fit together."
To Match Or Unite - To become the same, to become one, to join together, to combine, to make consistent.
To Gather - To collect, to assemble.
To Fit - To fit in, to insert.
A Couple - Husband and wife, spouses.
A Unit Of Measurement - One-tenth of a liter, one-tenth of a tsubo (a unit of area), one-tenth of the height of a mountain from its base to its peak.
場 means "place, location, scene, setting."
A place where people gather or hold an event.
A place that has been purified for the purpose of worshipping a god.
A moment or a period of time.
A scene in a play.
相 means "mutual, reciprocal, each other."
To See - To look closely and examine in detail.
To Foretell - To use divination to predict the future.
Form - The shape or appearance of something.
To Help - To assist or provide support.
Mutual - To be in a relationship with each other.
Friends - To be close with someone.
Alternating - To take turns with each other.
Companions - To be in a group with others.
波 means "wave, billow, surge."
愛 means "love, affection, fondness."
To Love - To feel deep affection and care for someone or something.
To Cherish - To hold someone or something in high regard and treat them with great care.
To Adore - To feel great admiration and fondness for someone or something.
To Be Fond Of - To have a strong liking for someone or something.
To Be Devoted To - To be dedicated and loyal to someone or something.
葉 means "leaf, blade of a plant."
合 means "unite, join, fit together."
To Match Or Unite - To become the same, to become one, to join together, to combine, to make consistent.
To Gather - To collect, to assemble.
To Fit - To fit in, to insert.
A Couple - Husband and wife, spouses.
A Unit Of Measurement - One-tenth of a liter, one-tenth of a tsubo (a unit of area), one-tenth of the height of a mountain from its base to its peak.
庭 means "garden, yard."
藍 means "indigo, blue dye plant."
Indigo - A one-year-old plant of the Tade family used to make blue dye.
Blue - A color that is a shade of blue.
Rags - Pieces of old, worn-out clothing.
葉 means "leaf, blade of a plant."
合 means "unite, join, fit together."
To Match Or Unite - To become the same, to become one, to join together, to combine, to make consistent.
To Gather - To collect, to assemble.
To Fit - To fit in, to insert.
A Couple - Husband and wife, spouses.
A Unit Of Measurement - One-tenth of a liter, one-tenth of a tsubo (a unit of area), one-tenth of the height of a mountain from its base to its peak.
葉 means "leaf, blade of a plant."
合 means "unite, join, fit together."
To Match Or Unite - To become the same, to become one, to join together, to combine, to make consistent.
To Gather - To collect, to assemble.
To Fit - To fit in, to insert.
A Couple - Husband and wife, spouses.
A Unit Of Measurement - One-tenth of a liter, one-tenth of a tsubo (a unit of area), one-tenth of the height of a mountain from its base to its peak.
羽 means "feather, wing."
愛 means "love, affection, fondness."
To Love - To feel deep affection and care for someone or something.
To Cherish - To hold someone or something in high regard and treat them with great care.
To Adore - To feel great admiration and fondness for someone or something.
To Be Fond Of - To have a strong liking for someone or something.
To Be Devoted To - To be dedicated and loyal to someone or something.
波 means "wave, billow, surge."
間 means "interval, space, time, room, pause."
Inside - The interior of something.
Time - A period of time.
Recently - Recently.
A While - For a short period of time.
Gap - A gap or separation.
To Separate - To create a space between two things.
To Spy - To take advantage of a gap to spy.
Secretly - Secretly.
To Switch - To switch places.
To Mix - To mix together.
To Heal - To get better from an illness.
Unit Of Length - A unit of length equal to six shaku (approximately 1.8 meters).
Relationship - A connection between two things.
Condition - The state of something.
場 means "place, location, scene, setting."
A place where people gather or hold an event.
A place that has been purified for the purpose of worshipping a god.
A moment or a period of time.
A scene in a play.
間 means "interval, space, time, room, pause."
Inside - The interior of something.
Time - A period of time.
Recently - Recently.
A While - For a short period of time.
Gap - A gap or separation.
To Separate - To create a space between two things.
To Spy - To take advantage of a gap to spy.
Secretly - Secretly.
To Switch - To switch places.
To Mix - To mix together.
To Heal - To get better from an illness.
Unit Of Length - A unit of length equal to six shaku (approximately 1.8 meters).
Relationship - A connection between two things.
Condition - The state of something.
馬 means "horse."
相 means "mutual, reciprocal, each other."
To See - To look closely and examine in detail.
To Foretell - To use divination to predict the future.
Form - The shape or appearance of something.
To Help - To assist or provide support.
Mutual - To be in a relationship with each other.
Friends - To be close with someone.
Alternating - To take turns with each other.
Companions - To be in a group with others.
塲 means "a place purified to worship a god."
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Basically, names with more variations are more common and familiar to the Japanese.
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Please note that just because a name has been viewed more times does not mean it is a famous name in Japan.
What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is a syllabary used in written Japanese, which originated from the cursive style of Kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is also a Japanese syllabary. Basically, the characters don't have any meaning by themselves, they only represent the sounds.
Japanese try to express the words came from foreign languages with the most similar sounds in Japanese using Katakana.
What is English Transcription?
English Transcription is a term used when translating Japanese names into English. It represents a romanised version of the name with the aim of reproducing the pronunciation as accurately as possible. English Transcription can also be used for name searches.
Japanese Style Nickname
In Japan, nicknames are commonly used to express familiarity and affection. Here are key features and contexts:
Shortened Forms: Names are often shortened for ease and intimacy, such as 'Yuki' from 'Yukiko' or 'Taka' from 'Takashi'.
Suffixes: Terms like 'chan' for girls and 'kun' for boys are added to names among close friends and family. However, 'chan' can also be used for boys during childhood. Additionally, among adults who are very close, like best friends, 'chan' may still be used to convey affection and familiarity. More Details
Usage and Cultural Aspects: Nicknames are typically used in informal settings among friends, family, or close colleagues, and are not suitable for formal or professional environments. The use of a nickname suggests a degree of intimacy and should reflect the nature of the relationship. Young people often demonstrate creativity in their social interactions by crafting unique nicknames.
Note: In Japanese, the long vowel sound is indicated by a special character called a "chōonpu" (長音符), which looks like a horizontal dash (ー). This character serves to extend the duration of the vowel sound immediately preceding it. For instance, in the name "あーちゃん" (A-chan), the "あ" (A) is extended, producing a prolonged "ah" sound, similar to the "a" in "father."
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The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
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