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Shimmei
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  • Hiraganatip:しんめい
  • Katakanatip:シンメイ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 700
  • English Syllablestip:shi-mmei (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:shi-m-me-i (4)
  • English transcriptiontip:Shimmei, Simmei

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 7 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 "Shimmei," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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新明- Shimmei -

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means "new, fresh, modern."

means "bright, clear, to reveal."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 400

神明- Shimmei -

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means "god, divine, spirit."

means "bright, clear, to reveal."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 100

神名- Shimmei -

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means "god, divine, spirit."

means "name, to name, reputation."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 60

新名- Shimmei -

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means "new, fresh, modern."

means "name, to name, reputation."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20

真明- Shimmei -

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means "true, truth, pure."

means "bright, clear, to reveal."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20

進明- Shimmei -

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means "advance, promote, offer."

means "bright, clear, to reveal."

  • Householdstip: under 10

震明- Shimmei -

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means "to shake, to shudder, thunder."

  • To Shudder - To be startled and frightened.

  • Thunder - Violent thunder.

  • Shake, Vibrate - To move or cause to move back and forth rapidly.

  • Shock - A sudden, intense feeling of fear or surprise.

  • Tremble, Quiver - To shake or quiver with fear, cold, or excitement.

means "bright, clear, to reveal."

  • Householdstip: under 10

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