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This name is also used as a first name: Minami
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 "Minami," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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皆 means "everyone, all."
Everyone - Refers to a large group of people, all together.
Together - Refers to being in the same place or doing the same thing at the same time.
Same - Refers to being the same in some way.
見 means "see, look at."
三 means "three, third, threefold."
Three - The number three.
Third - The third item in a sequence.
Frequently - Doing something multiple times.
並 means "parallel, simultaneous, equal, grade, line up."
見 means "see, look at."
To See - To be able to see with one's eyes.
To Meet - To come into contact with someone. To have an audience with someone.
To Appear - To show oneself. To manifest. To go out into the world. To come out into the open.
In Sight - In front of one's eyes.
Present - Now.
並 means "parallel, simultaneous, equal, grade, line up."
三 means "three, third, threefold."
Three - The number three.
Third - The third item in a sequence.
Frequently - Doing something multiple times.
浪 means "wave, wandering, roaming."
見 means "see, look at."
To See - To be able to see with one's eyes.
To Meet - To come into contact with someone. To have an audience with someone.
To Appear - To show oneself. To manifest. To go out into the world. To come out into the open.
In Sight - In front of one's eyes.
Present - Now.
波 means "wave, billow, surge."
陽 means "sun, sunlight, positive, daytime."
Sun, Daylight - The bright place where the sun shines. The light of the sun. The sun itself.
South Side Of A Mountain - The side of a mountain that faces the sun.
North Side Of A River - The side of a river that faces away from the sun.
Bright, Clear - Something that is illuminated and easy to see.
Positive, Dynamic - Something that is active and has a positive outlook.
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
並 means "parallel, simultaneous, equal, grade, line up."
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
浪 means "wave, wandering, roaming."
巳 means "snake, serpent."
Snake - The fifth of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals.
Direction - South-southeast.
Time - 10am and two hours before and after.
波 means "wave, billow, surge."
三 means "three, third, threefold."
Three - The number three.
Third - The third item in a sequence.
Frequently - Doing something multiple times.
波 means "wave, billow, surge."
見 means "see, look at."
To See - To be able to see with one's eyes.
To Meet - To come into contact with someone. To have an audience with someone.
To Appear - To show oneself. To manifest. To go out into the world. To come out into the open.
In Sight - In front of one's eyes.
Present - Now.
浪 means "wave, wandering, roaming."
味 means "taste, flavor."
Taste - The sensation experienced on the tongue when eating or drinking.
Interest - The enjoyment or amusement derived from something.
Meaning - The significance or importance of something.
To Appreciate - To experience and understand the meaning and depth of something.
Smell - The sensation experienced through the nose, such as a foul or pleasant odor.
Counting Dishes - A term used to count the number of dishes in a meal.
Refinement - A state of being well-mannered and tasteful.
波 means "wave, billow, surge."
見 means "see, look at."
To See - To be able to see with one's eyes.
To Meet - To come into contact with someone. To have an audience with someone.
To Appear - To show oneself. To manifest. To go out into the world. To come out into the open.
In Sight - In front of one's eyes.
Present - Now.
奈 means "nara, name of a place in Japan."
Fruit Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits, such as an apple tree.
Nashi - Refers to a type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.
Fruit Like Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits similar to apples.
A question or rhetorical expression used to express doubt or contradiction.
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
波 means "wave, billow, surge."
皆 means "everyone, all."
Everyone - Refers to a large group of people, all together.
Together - Refers to being in the same place or doing the same thing at the same time.
Same - Refers to being the same in some way.
巳 means "snake, serpent."
巳 means "snake, serpent."
Snake - The fifth of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals.
Direction - South-southeast.
Time - 10am and two hours before and after.
浪 means "wave, wandering, roaming."
己 means "self, oneself, me, i."
Self - Refers to oneself.
Sixth Of The Ten Stems - Refers to the sixth of the ten stems in the Chinese system of numerology.
Earth - Refers to the element of Earth in the Five Elements system.
Center - Center in the eight directions.
浪 means "wave, wandering, roaming."
皆 means "everyone, all."
Everyone - Refers to a large group of people, all together.
Together - Refers to being in the same place or doing the same thing at the same time.
Same - Refers to being the same in some way.
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
皆 means "everyone, all."
Everyone - Refers to a large group of people, all together.
Together - Refers to being in the same place or doing the same thing at the same time.
Same - Refers to being the same in some way.
己 means "self, oneself, me, i."
味 means "taste, flavor."
Taste - The sensation experienced on the tongue when eating or drinking.
Interest - The enjoyment or amusement derived from something.
Meaning - The significance or importance of something.
To Appreciate - To experience and understand the meaning and depth of something.
Smell - The sensation experienced through the nose, such as a foul or pleasant odor.
Counting Dishes - A term used to count the number of dishes in a meal.
Refinement - A state of being well-mannered and tasteful.
浪 means "wave, wandering, roaming."
南 means "south, southern."
South - A direction or orientation. To go south.
A character used to transcribe the sound of Sanskrit (Bongo).
見 means "see, look at."
己 means "self, oneself, me, i."
Self - Refers to oneself.
Sixth Of The Ten Stems - Refers to the sixth of the ten stems in the Chinese system of numerology.
Earth - Refers to the element of Earth in the Five Elements system.
Center - Center in the eight directions.
波 means "wave, billow, surge."
皆 means "everyone, all."
Everyone - Refers to a large group of people, all together.
Together - Refers to being in the same place or doing the same thing at the same time.
Same - Refers to being the same in some way.
已 means "already, now, formerly, previously."
To Stop - To cease or bring to an end.
To Halt - To cause to stop or pause.
To Discontinue - To cease or terminate.
皆 means "everyone, all."
Everyone - Refers to a large group of people, all together.
Together - Refers to being in the same place or doing the same thing at the same time.
Same - Refers to being the same in some way.
実 means "fruit, reality, truth, actuality."
三 means "three, third, threefold."
Three - The number three.
Third - The third item in a sequence.
Frequently - Doing something multiple times.
那 means "that, that one."
Many - Refers to a large quantity or amount.
Beautiful - Refers to something that is aesthetically pleasing.
Peaceful - Refers to a state of tranquility or serenity.
Question Mark, Contradiction - Used to express doubt or a contradiction.
三 means "three, third, threefold."
Three - The number three.
Third - The third item in a sequence.
Frequently - Doing something multiple times.
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