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Moriyama
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  • Hiraganatip:もりやま
  • Katakanatip:モリヤマ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 20,000
  • English Syllablestip:mo-ri-ya-ma (4)
  • Japanese Moraetip:mo-ri-ya-ma (4)
  • English transcriptiontip:Moriyama

Kanji Names & Meanings - 6 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 "Moriyama," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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森山- Moriyama -

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means "lush, solemn, dim."

  • Forest - A dense growth of trees; woods.

  • Lush - Trees growing thick and dense.

means "mountain, temple, burial mound."

  • Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.

  • Temple - A term added to temple names.

  • Burial Mound - A grave made by piling earth.

  • 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.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20,000

守山- Moriyama -

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means "protect, keep, obey."

  • Protect - To Guard; to defend.

  • Keep - To Maintain; to watch over.

  • Obey - To Follow Rules; to observe.

  • Amulet - A charm or object believed to bring good luck or protection.

  • Caretaker - Someone who looks after or takes care of someone or something.

  • Defend, Fortify - To prepare or equip for defense.

  • Endure - To be able to withstand or bear something.

  • Governor - A local or regional official in charge of a district or group.

  • Maintain - To keep something in a certain state or condition.

  • Shelter, Shield - To provide protection or safety.

  • Watch, Observe - To keep an eye on something and not let it out of sight.

means "mountain, temple, burial mound."

  • Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.

  • Temple - A term added to temple names.

  • Burial Mound - A grave made by piling earth.

  • 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.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 1,000

盛山- Moriyama -

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means "flourishing, full, serve."

means "mountain, temple, burial mound."

  • Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.

  • Temple - A term added to temple names.

  • Burial Mound - A grave made by piling earth.

  • 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.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 500

護山- Moriyama -

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means "protect, defend, guard."

means "mountain, temple, burial mound."

  • Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.

  • Temple - A term added to temple names.

  • Burial Mound - A grave made by piling earth.

  • 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.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

杜山- Moriyama -

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means "wild pear, grove, close."

  • Wild Pear - A deciduous tree of the rose family.

  • Grove - A forest, especially around a shrine.

  • Close - To Shut; to block; to seal.

  • Forest - A place where trees are densely packed. Also, a forest surrounding a shrine.

means "mountain, temple, burial mound."

  • Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.

  • Temple - A term added to temple names.

  • Burial Mound - A grave made by piling earth.

  • 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.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

毛利山- Moriyama -

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means "hair, tiny, growth."

means "profit, sharp, useful."

means "mountain, temple, burial mound."

  • Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.

  • Temple - A term added to temple names.

  • Burial Mound - A grave made by piling earth.

  • 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.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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