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Kanji Names & Meanings - 16 variations
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 "Hiyama," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
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檜 means "hinoki, Japanese cypress."
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山 means "mountain."
Mountain - A high and elevated place or terrain. Also, something with such a shape.
Temple - A word used in the name of a temple.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
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Households aprx. 2,000
桧 means "hinoki, Japanese cypress."
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山 means "mountain."
Mountain - A high and elevated place or terrain. Also, something with such a shape.
Temple - A word used in the name of a temple.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
View Kanji '山' Details
Households aprx. 900
Households aprx. 600
Households aprx. 500
肥 means "fertilizer, manure, fat."
View Kanji '肥' Details
山 means "mountain."
Mountain - A high and elevated place or terrain. Also, something with such a shape.
Temple - A word used in the name of a temple.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
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Households aprx. 100
火 means "fire."
Fire - The light and heat produced when something burns.
Light - A source of illumination.
Burning - To set fire to, to ignite, to consume by fire.
Hurrying - To move quickly, to rush, to be imminent.
Element - One of the five elements, south in direction, red in color.
Tuesday - One of the seven days of the week.
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山 means "mountain."
Mountain - A high and elevated place or terrain. Also, something with such a shape.
Temple - A word used in the name of a temple.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
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Households aprx. 50
比 means "comparison, ratio."
Compare - To look for differences between two or more things. To consider the relative merits and demerits. To compare.
Learn - To exemplify. To imitate. To mimic.
Fellow - A person of the same kind or class.
Trial - A rule or precedent.
Ratio - A proportion or rate.
Line Up - To stand side by side. To arrange in a line.
Intimate - To become close. To draw near. To be on friendly terms.
Favor - To show partiality.
Match - To fit together.
These Days - A reference to the present time.
Philippines - An abbreviation of the country name "The Republic of the Philippines(比律賓)".
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山 means "mountain."
Mountain - A high and elevated place or terrain. Also, something with such a shape.
Temple - A word used in the name of a temple.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
View Kanji '山' Details
Households aprx. 50
陰 means "shadow, shade, yin, negative, behind the scenes."
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山 means "mountain."
Mountain - A high and elevated place or terrain. Also, something with such a shape.
Temple - A word used in the name of a temple.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
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Households aprx. 30
蔭 means "shade, shadow."
Cover , Shade - To cover or shade something, such as with a tree or other object.
Thrive , Prosper - To grow or develop in a healthy and successful way.
Protect , Shelter - To provide safety or security from harm or danger.
Help , Aid - To give assistance or support to someone.
Gratitude , Thanks - A feeling of appreciation or thanks for something.
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山 means "mountain."
Mountain - A high and elevated place or terrain. Also, something with such a shape.
Temple - A word used in the name of a temple.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
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Households aprx. 30
旭 means "rising sun."
Rising Sun - Symbolizing brightness, clarity, and a new beginning.
Brightness - Symbolizing optimism and hope.
Clarity - Symbolizing clarity of thought and purpose.
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山 means "mountain."
Mountain - A high and elevated place or terrain. Also, something with such a shape.
Temple - A word used in the name of a temple.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
View Kanji '山' Details
Households aprx. 20
部 means "section, department, category."
Group - A collection of people or things that are organized or classified together.
Govern - To exercise authority over, to direct or control.
Office - A place where business or public affairs are conducted.
Divide - To separate into parts or sections.
Village - A small settlement or community, typically one with a church and a few houses.
Counter - A word used to count the number of divided parts or sections.
Hill - A small elevation of land, usually rounded and not very high.
Bureau - A group of people in the imperial court who specialized in a particular task or duty.
Unit - A military formation consisting of a number of troops or personnel.
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山 means "mountain."
Mountain - A high and elevated place or terrain. Also, something with such a shape.
Temple - A word used in the name of a temple.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
View Kanji '山' Details
Households aprx. 20
陶 means "pottery, ceramics."
To Make Pottery - To create pottery or ceramics.
To Guide - To lead, teach, or educate.
To Be Joyful - To be happy, to enjoy oneself, or to feel content.
To Be Sorrowful - To be sad, to feel blocked, or to be burdened.
To Be Relaxed - To be at ease, to enjoy peace and harmony.
View Kanji '陶' Details
山 means "mountain."
Mountain - A high and elevated place or terrain. Also, something with such a shape.
Temple - A word used in the name of a temple.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
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Households aprx. 10
飛 means "fly, jump, leap."
Fly - To move through the air like a bird. To move quickly.
High - To be located in a high place.
Unfounded - Without evidence or basis.
Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in the Japanese game of Shogi, the Flying Chariot.
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山 means "mountain."
Mountain - A high and elevated place or terrain. Also, something with such a shape.
Temple - A word used in the name of a temple.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
View Kanji '山' Details
Households
斐 means "elegance, beauty, grace."
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山 means "mountain."
Mountain - A high and elevated place or terrain. Also, something with such a shape.
Temple - A word used in the name of a temple.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
View Kanji '山' Details
Households
燿 means "radiance, brilliance, splendor."
Shine - To emit or reflect light, giving off a bright, radiant glow.
Radiance - A bright, glowing light that is emitted from something.
Glare - A strong, dazzling light that can be difficult to look at.
Dazzle - To be so bright or attractive that it is difficult to look away.
View Kanji '燿' Details
山 means "mountain."
Mountain - A high and elevated place or terrain. Also, something with such a shape.
Temple - A word used in the name of a temple.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
View Kanji '山' Details
Households
煙 means "smoke, fumes, vapor."
Smoke - The visible vapor or gas emitted from burning materials.
Tobacco - A plant product used for smoking, chewing, or snuffing.
Haze - A thin, hazy atmosphere or cloud of smoke, dust, or other particles.
Ash - The solid residue left after burning.
View Kanji '煙' Details
山 means "mountain."
Mountain - A high and elevated place or terrain. Also, something with such a shape.
Temple - A word used in the name of a temple.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
View Kanji '山' Details
Households
Similar names to Hiyama Last names that have the same initial of H.
橋本 橋 means "bridge, span, arch."
本 means "book, main, true, real."
10 more vars Households aprx. 100,000
平野 平 means "flat, even, level."
野 means "field, plain, wilderness."
4 more vars Households aprx. 50,000
平田 平 means "flat, even, level."
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
9 more vars Households aprx. 40,000
東 東 means "east, oriental, tokyo."
7 more vars Households aprx. 40,000
樋口 樋 means "gutter, downspout."
口 means "mouth, opening, entrance."
8 more vars Households aprx. 30,000
広瀬 広 means "wide, broad, spacious."
瀬 means "rapids, shallows, shoal."
10 more vars Households aprx. 30,000
星野 星 means "star."
野 means "field, plain, wilderness."
7 more vars Households aprx. 30,000
平井 平 means "flat, even, level."
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
9 more vars Households aprx. 30,000
平山 平 means "flat, even, level."
山 means "mountain."
5 more vars Households aprx. 20,000
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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
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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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