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This name is also used as a first name: Kaiya
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 variations for "Kaiya," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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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.
谷 means "valley, ravine."
貝 means "shell, shellfish."
Shell - A hard outer covering of an animal, such as a mollusk or turtle.
Treasure - Valuable items, such as gold or coins.
Pattern - A design or decoration that resembles a shell.
谷 means "valley, ravine."
甲 means "armor, first, a (in a sequence of items)."
First In Rank Or Order - The first in a series of things or a class of things.
Hard Outer Covering - A hard outer covering that covers the exterior of something. e.g. Turtle shell(甲羅).
Armor - Protective clothing that covers the body. e.g. 甲冑.
Element Of Wood - In the Five Elements, it is associated with Wood.
Direction Of East - In the Eight Directions, it is associated with East.
斐 means "elegance, beauty, grace."
谷 means "valley, ravine."
貝 means "shell, shellfish."
Shell - A hard outer covering of an animal, such as a mollusk or turtle.
Treasure - Valuable items, such as gold or coins.
Pattern - A design or decoration that resembles a shell.
屋 means "house, shop, building."
Roof - A roof that covers a house.
Covering - Something that covers an object like a roof.
Occupation, Business - A word used to describe a profession or store.
会 means "meeting, gathering, association."
Understand, Realize - To comprehend or to come to an understanding.
Certainly, Definitely - Without a doubt.
谷 means "valley, ravine."
回 means "turn, rotation, revolution."
Turn - To rotate or revolve around a central point.
Circulate - To move in a circle or around a particular area.
Reverse - To turn or move in the opposite direction.
Reorient - To change the direction or orientation of something.
Change - To make or become different.
Restore - To bring back to a former state or condition.
Return - To go or come back to a place or person.
夜 means "night, evening."
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.
家 means "house, home, family."
養 means "foster, nourish, raise."
Nurture - To provide food and other necessities to raise and care for someone.
Support - To provide financial or other assistance to someone.
Educate - To teach and help someone to improve.
Care - To provide care and attention to someone.
Provide - To give food, shelter, and other necessities to someone.
Serve - To work for and obey someone of higher authority.
宇 means "space, universe."
Roof, House - A roof or house, representing a home and shelter.
Universe - The universe, representing the world and all that is in it.
Spirit, Intelligence - Spirit or intelligence, representing a person's capacity for thought and understanding.
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Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
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