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26,551 first names, 70,620 last names, 333,585 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 "Hanami," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
Introduction to how Japanese names work About this site's data of last names
花 means "flower."
Flower - A general term for flowers of plants and trees.
Something Shaped Like A Flower - Something shaped like a flower.
Blurring Of The Eyes - A feeling of being dazed or confused.
Glare - A feeling of being dazzled.
見 means "see, look at."
波 means "wave, billow, surge."
Wave - Movement of the water surface caused by the wind. Also, something in a wave-like shape.
Ripple - When a wave is created.
Something that is transmitted like a wave. Something that moves like a wave.
Abbreviation of the country name "Poland" (波蘭).
並 means "parallel, simultaneous, equal, grade, line up."
葉 means "leaf, blade of a plant."
Leaf - A thin and flat object, like a leaf of a plant or tree.
Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.
Parting - The end of something.
Era - A period of time.
波 means "wave, billow, surge."
花 means "flower."
Flower - A general term for flowers of plants and trees.
Something Shaped Like A Flower - Something shaped like a flower.
Blurring Of The Eyes - A feeling of being dazed or confused.
Glare - A feeling of being dazzled.
実 means "fruit, reality, truth, actuality."
羽 means "feather, wing."
Feathers - The feathers of a bird or insect.
Bird - A bird or other avian species.
Ornament - An ornament held in the hand when dancing.
Help - Something that provides assistance. An assistant.
Numeral - A numeral used to count birds or rabbits.
浪 means "wave, wandering, roaming."
土 means "soil, earth, ground."
Earth, Ground - The surface of the earth, soil, land, territory, and the great earth.
Countryside, Hometown - The countryside, hometown, and region.
Element - One of the five elements, with the direction of the center and the color of yellow.
Measurement - To measure, equal to degrees.
Instrument - An instrument made of baked clay, one of the eight sounds (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, pottery, earth, leather, and wood).
Saturday - Saturday, one of the seven days of the week.
Turkey - Abbreviation of the country name "Turkey(土耳古)".
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.
花 means "flower."
Flower - A general term for flowers of plants and trees.
Something Shaped Like A Flower - Something shaped like a flower.
Blurring Of The Eyes - A feeling of being dazed or confused.
Glare - A feeling of being dazzled.
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.
Last names that have the same initial of H.
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Sort by Most Kanji Variations
This is the order of names with many variations of kanji.
Basically, names with more variations are more common and familiar to the Japanese.
Sort by Most Viewed
The names are sorted by the number of times they have been viewed on this site. This ranking is based on the behavior of users around the world, including Japan, so it does not mean that the names are commonly viewed by Japanese people only.
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."
Households?
The names are sorted by the number of Japanese households where the surname is used.
The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
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