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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 variations for "Kayama," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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加 means "add, join, apply."
To Add, Append - To add something to an existing situation or group.
Join - To become part of.
Apply - To put into effect.
山 means "mountain, temple, burial mound."
Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.
Temple - A term added to temple names.
Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.
Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
鹿 means "deer, stag, gentle."
Deer - A graceful, antlered animal.
Stag - A male deer.
Gentle - Mild and soft in nature.
Granary - A square-shaped storehouse for grains.
Symbol of Power and Authority - A metaphor for positions of power such as emperors and kings.
山 means "mountain, temple, burial mound."
Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.
Temple - A term added to temple names.
Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.
Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
嘉 means "good, auspicious, to praise."
Auspicious - Fortunate; happy; blessed.
To Praise - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.
山 means "mountain, temple, burial mound."
Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.
Temple - A term added to temple names.
Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.
Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
佳 means "good."
Good - Having desirable or positive qualities
Beautiful - Having qualities of beauty
Excellent - Of the highest quality
Splendid - Very impressive
Wonderful - Extraordinary
山 means "mountain, temple, burial mound."
Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.
Temple - A term added to temple names.
Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.
Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
萱 means "day lily, thatch."
Day Lily - A perennial of the lily family (also called "forget-me grass").
Thatch - A general term for plants used for thatching roofs.
Reed - A type of grass used to roof houses.
間 means "between."
Gap - A gap or separation.
Inside - The interior of something.
Time - A period of time.
To Heal - To get better from an illness.
To Mix - To mix together.
To Separate - To create a space between two things.
To Spy - To take advantage of a gap to spy.
To Switch - To switch places.
Unit of Length - A unit of length equal to six 尺 (approximately 1.8 meters).
賀 means "congratulate, celebrate, praise."
Congratulate - To express joy at success; to celebrate.
Celebrate - To Honor with Festivities; to rejoice.
Take on, Undertake - To accept responsibility for a task or obligation.
山 means "mountain, temple, burial mound."
Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.
Temple - A term added to temple names.
Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.
Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
下 means "below, later, to descend."
Below - Lower in position, status, value, or age; inferior.
Later - The latter part in time, order, or sequence.
To Descend - To Lower; to go down; to move from high to low.
To Issue - To hand down a command or order.
Subordinate - Under the control of another.
山 means "mountain, temple, burial mound."
Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.
Temple - A term added to temple names.
Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.
Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
香 means "fragrance, fragrant, pleasant."
Pleasant - Good appearance, color, voice, or taste.
Appealing - Having an attractive appearance, color, voice, taste, etc.
Lance - A piece in shogi.
山 means "mountain, temple, burial mound."
Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.
Temple - A term added to temple names.
Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.
Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
茅 means "cogon grass, thatch."
Thatch - Roof covering made from grass.
Kaya - A general term for thin grasses such as kaya and suge.
山 means "mountain, temple, burial mound."
Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.
Temple - A term added to temple names.
Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.
Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
鳥 means "bird, fowl."
Bird - A feathered, winged animal.
Fowl - Birds Collectively; poultry.
Beauty - Symbolizing the beauty of birds and their colorful feathers.
Freedom - Symbolizing the freedom of flight and the ability to soar above the world.
Intelligence - Symbolizing the intelligence of birds and their ability to navigate the skies.
山 means "mountain, temple, burial mound."
Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.
Temple - A term added to temple names.
Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.
Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
茅 means "cogon grass, thatch."
Thatch - Roof covering made from grass.
Kaya - A general term for thin grasses such as kaya and suge.
間 means "between."
Gap - A gap or separation.
Inside - The interior of something.
Time - A period of time.
To Heal - To get better from an illness.
To Mix - To mix together.
To Separate - To create a space between two things.
To Spy - To take advantage of a gap to spy.
To Switch - To switch places.
Unit of Length - A unit of length equal to six 尺 (approximately 1.8 meters).
荷 means "lotus, carry, burden."
Lotus - An aquatic plant of the water lily family.
Counter for Bundles - A numerical counter for bundles of items.
Nuisance - An annoying or troublesome thing.
山 means "mountain, temple, burial mound."
Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.
Temple - A term added to temple names.
Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.
Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
樺 means "birch tree, birch color."
Kaba-color - A yellow color with a hint of red.
Kabanoki - A deciduous tree belonging to the family of Kabanoki.
山 means "mountain, temple, burial mound."
Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.
Temple - A term added to temple names.
Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.
Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
夏 means "summer, grand, xia dynasty."
Summer - One of the four seasons; from the start of summer to the start of autumn; around June to August.
Xia Dynasty - The name of the oldest legendary dynasty in China.
山 means "mountain, temple, burial mound."
Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.
Temple - A term added to temple names.
Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.
Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
花 means "flower, flower-like, to bloom."
Flower - The blossom of plants and trees; flora in general.
Flower-like - Something resembling a flower in shape; something beautifully blooming.
To Blur - For vision to become hazy; to become dizzy; to be dazzled.
Cherry Blossom - The flower of the cherry tree; plum blossom.
Congratulatory Gift - A monetary gift given on festive occasions.
Glare - A feeling of being dazzled.
Popular - Something Admired; something glamorous and celebrated.
山 means "mountain, temple, burial mound."
Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.
Temple - A term added to temple names.
Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.
Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
可 means "good, permit, can."
Good - Acceptable; satisfactory.
Allowed. - Used to express that something is allowed or permissible.
Degree. - Used to express the degree or extent of something.
Listen. Accept. - Used to indicate that one should listen and accept what is being said.
Possible. - Used to express the possibility of something being done.
Should - Expressing Advisability; ought to.
Speculation. - Used to express a guess or assumption.
山 means "mountain, temple, burial mound."
Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.
Temple - A term added to temple names.
Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.
Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
嘉 means "good, auspicious, to praise."
Auspicious - Fortunate; happy; blessed.
To Praise - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.
弥 means "universal, long time, to mend."
To Mend - To repair or restore something that is damaged or broken.
Extensively - To spread or cover over a wide area.
Finally - To come to an end or conclusion.
Increasingly - More and More; further.
真 means "true, truth, pure."
Pure - Unadulterated; natural.
Accurate - Correct and precise.
Complete - Having all the necessary parts.
Unaltered - In its original form.
檜 means "juniper, hinoki cypress."
山 means "mountain, temple, burial mound."
Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.
Temple - A term added to temple names.
Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.
Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
烏 means "crow, black, alas."
Crow - A bird of the crow family.
Black - The color black.
Alas - An exclamation of sorrow or wonder.
Exclamation - An expression of emotion or sorrow.
Sun - The sun (containing the mythical crow).
山 means "mountain, temple, burial mound."
Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.
Temple - A term added to temple names.
Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.
Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
華 means "flower, to bloom, splendid."
山 means "mountain, temple, burial mound."
Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.
Temple - A term added to temple names.
Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.
Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
萱 means "day lily, thatch."
Day Lily - A perennial of the lily family (also called "forget-me grass").
Thatch - A general term for plants used for thatching roofs.
Reed - A type of grass used to roof houses.
山 means "mountain, temple, burial mound."
Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.
Temple - A term added to temple names.
Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.
Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
桂 means "cinnamon, moon tree, katsura."
Cinnamon - A general term for fragrant trees.
Moon Tree - A legendary tree growing on the moon; hence, the moon itself.
Katsura - A deciduous tree of the katsura family.
Knight - Abbreviation for the shogi piece "keima."
山 means "mountain, temple, burial mound."
Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.
Temple - A term added to temple names.
Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.
Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
家 means "house, family, lineage."
Lineage - Family background and heritage.
Clan - People of the same bloodline.
School - A particular discipline of study or art; also, those who belong to it.
Specialty - A branch of knowledge or art. People belonging to it.
山 means "mountain, temple, burial mound."
Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.
Temple - A term added to temple names.
Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.
Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
栢 means "oriental arborvitae, oak tree."
Oriental Arborvitae - An evergreen tree of the Cupressaceae family.
間 means "between."
Gap - A gap or separation.
Inside - The interior of something.
Time - A period of time.
To Heal - To get better from an illness.
To Mix - To mix together.
To Separate - To create a space between two things.
To Spy - To take advantage of a gap to spy.
To Switch - To switch places.
Unit of Length - A unit of length equal to six 尺 (approximately 1.8 meters).
完 means "complete, perfect, finish."
Finish - To Accomplish; to fulfill.
Accomplish - To successfully finish or achieve (something).
Fulfill - To carry out or complete (a task, duty, or promise).
Preserve - To keep safe from harm, damage, or loss.
山 means "mountain, temple, burial mound."
Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.
Temple - A term added to temple names.
Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.
Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
数 means "number, count, fate."
Number - A quantity or amount.
Detailed - Having a keen eye for detail.
Frequently - Repeatedly or many times.
Include - To take into account as one.
Plot - A plan or scheme.
Reprimand - To count someone’s faults and reprimand them.
Several - More than two but not many.
山 means "mountain, temple, burial mound."
Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.
Temple - A term added to temple names.
Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.
Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
嘉 means "good, auspicious, to praise."
Auspicious - Fortunate; happy; blessed.
To Praise - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.
彌 means "long, more and more, widely."
Long - Extended in time.
More and More - Increasingly; progressively.
Widely - Spreading everywhere.
Mend - To mend, to patch up, to repair.
Pass - To pass through, to pass the time, to pass away.
Spread - To spread widely, to go around.
真 means "true, truth, pure."
Pure - Unadulterated; natural.
Accurate - Correct and precise.
Complete - Having all the necessary parts.
Unaltered - In its original form.
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