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Minamoto
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  • Hiraganatip:みなもと
  • Katakanatip:ミナモト
  • Householdstip:aprx. 3,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Minamoto

This name is also used as a first name: First name / Given nameMinamoto

Kanji Names & Meanings - 14 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 variations for "Minamoto," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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means "source, origin."

  • Origin - The source from which a stream of water flows

  • Search - To ask

  • Genji - A reference to the Genji clan.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 1,000

南本- Minamoto -

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means "south, southern."

  • South - A direction or orientation. To go south.

  • A character used to transcribe the sound of Sanskrit (Bongo).

means "book, main, true, real."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 500

皆本- Minamoto -

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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.

means "book, main, true, real."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 300

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means "spring, fountain, well."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 200

皆元- Minamoto -

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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.

means "origin, beginning, former, ex."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 100

湊本- Minamoto -

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means "harbor, port."

  • To Gather - To bring people or things together.

  • Harbor - A place where ships dock.

  • Gathering Place - A place where ships come together.

means "book, main, true, real."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 100

水本- Minamoto -

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means "water, fluid, liquid."

  • Water - A transparent liquid.

  • Rivers, swamps, lakes, and seas.

  • Drawing water and doing water work.

  • One of the five elements, north in direction, and black in color.

  • Wednesday, one of the seven days of the week.

  • Obstruction and hindrance. e.g. blocking water.

means "book, main, true, real."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 60

源本- Minamoto -

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means "source, origin."

  • Origin - The source from which a stream of water flows

  • Search - To ask

  • Genji - A reference to the Genji clan.

means "book, main, true, real."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 50

源元- Minamoto -

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means "source, origin."

  • Origin - The source from which a stream of water flows

  • Search - To ask

  • Genji - A reference to the Genji clan.

means "origin, beginning, former, ex."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 40

水元- Minamoto -

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means "water, fluid, liquid."

  • Water - A transparent liquid.

  • Rivers, swamps, lakes, and seas.

  • Drawing water and doing water work.

  • One of the five elements, north in direction, and black in color.

  • Wednesday, one of the seven days of the week.

  • Obstruction and hindrance. e.g. blocking water.

means "origin, beginning, former, ex."

  • Householdstip: under 10

港元- Minamoto -

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means "port, harbor."

  • Harbor - A place where ships dock.

  • Waterway - A route where boats can pass through.

means "origin, beginning, former, ex."

  • Householdstip: under 10

南元- Minamoto -

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means "south, southern."

  • South - A direction or orientation. To go south.

  • A character used to transcribe the sound of Sanskrit (Bongo).

means "origin, beginning, former, ex."

  • Householdstip: under 10

美那元- Minamoto -

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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.

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.

means "origin, beginning, former, ex."

  • Householdstip: under 10

美名本- Minamoto -

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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.

means "name, family name, given name."

  • Name - A name given to someone or something.

  • Reputation - A good reputation or honor.

  • Achievement - Accomplishments or successes.

  • Notable - Being well-known or famous.

  • Formal - The outward appearance or surface.

  • Counting - A word used to count people.

means "book, main, true, real."

  • Householdstip: under 10

Real Persons

The list contains people mentioned in Wikipedia. All JP links are in Japanese only. Sorry!

  • 皆本Minamoto Akira (1987- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 皆本Minamoto 勝弘Katsuhiro Japanese association football player (1972- ) wikipedia page linkEN wikipedia page linkJP
  • みなもとMinamoto 太郎Tarō Japanese mangaka (1947-2021) wikipedia page linkJP
  • Minamoto 義経Yoshitsune samurai of the late Heian and early Kamakura period (1159-1189) wikipedia page linkJP
  • Minamoto 義仲Yoshinaka 12th century samurai (1154-1184) wikipedia page linkJP
  • Minamoto 為朝Tametomo samurai who fought in the Hōgen Rebellion of 1156 (1139-1170) wikipedia page linkJP
  • Minamoto 隆国Takakuni Japanese noble (1004-1077) wikipedia page linkJP
  • Minamoto 頼信Yorinobu Samurai commander and member of the powerful Minamoto clan (0968-1048) wikipedia page linkJP

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