Below are navigation links that will take you to the main text and navigation menus.

26,551 first names, 70,620 last names, 333,585 kanji variations.
one of the best Japanese name search tools for your baby!

Watanabe
Click to speech わたなべAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare This Page Copy Watanabe

  • Hiraganatip:わたなべ
  • Katakanatip:ワタナベ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 300,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Watanabe

Kanji Names & Meanings - 11 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 "Watanabe," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

Introduction to how Japanese names work About this site's data of last names

Name Filter

渡辺- Watanabe -

5
Click to speech わたなべAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare渡辺 - Watanabe -Copy 渡辺

means "cross, pass over."

  • To Cross - To cross a river or sea by boat.

  • To Pass Through - To pass through or go over something.

  • To Transfer - To transfer or give something to someone.

  • To Pass On - To pass something on to someone else.

means "edge, side, vicinity."

  • Edge - The outermost part of something, or the line that marks the outermost part.

  • Periphery - The area that is away from the center or main part.

  • Side - Nearby or adjacent to something.

  • Polygon - The line that marks the outermost part of a polygon in mathematics.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 300,000

渡部- Watanabe -

5
Click to speech わたなべAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare渡部 - Watanabe -Copy 渡部

means "cross, pass over."

  • To Cross - To cross a river or sea by boat.

  • To Pass Through - To pass through or go over something.

  • To Transfer - To transfer or give something to someone.

  • To Pass On - To pass something on to someone else.

means "section, department, category."

  • Group - A collection of people or things that are organized or classified together.

  • Govern - To exercise authority over, to direct or control.

  • Office - A place where business or public affairs are conducted.

  • Divide - To separate into parts or sections.

  • Village - A small settlement or community, typically one with a church and a few houses.

  • Counter - A word used to count the number of divided parts or sections.

  • Hill - A small elevation of land, usually rounded and not very high.

  • Bureau - A group of people in the imperial court who specialized in a particular task or duty.

  • Unit - A military formation consisting of a number of troops or personnel.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 40,000

渡邊- Watanabe -

5
Click to speech わたなべAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare渡邊 - Watanabe -Copy 渡邊

means "cross, pass over."

  • To Cross - To cross a river or sea by boat.

  • To Pass Through - To pass through or go over something.

  • To Transfer - To transfer or give something to someone.

  • To Pass On - To pass something on to someone else.

means "vicinity, border, side."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 7,000

渡邉- Watanabe -

4
Click to speech わたなべAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare渡邉 - Watanabe -Copy 渡邉

means "cross, pass over."

  • To Cross - To cross a river or sea by boat.

  • To Pass Through - To pass through or go over something.

  • To Transfer - To transfer or give something to someone.

  • To Pass On - To pass something on to someone else.

means "vicinity, edge, adjacent."

  • Vicinity, Area - Around, nearby, in proximity to a target

  • Edge, End, Periphery - Farthest limits, outermost area, ends, outskirts, rural areas, locations distant from the center

  • Adjacent, Nearby - Close by, neighboring

  • Boundary, Side - In mathematics, the outer lines of a polygon

  • Householdstip: aprx. 300

渡鍋- Watanabe -

3
Click to speech わたなべAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare渡鍋 - Watanabe -Copy 渡鍋

means "cross, pass over."

  • To Cross - To cross a river or sea by boat.

  • To Pass Through - To pass through or go over something.

  • To Transfer - To transfer or give something to someone.

  • To Pass On - To pass something on to someone else.

means "pot, kettle, cauldron."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

亘鍋- Watanabe -

3
Click to speech わたなべAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare亘鍋 - Watanabe -Copy 亘鍋

means "span, extend, range."

  • Circulate - To move around in a circular or looping pattern.

  • Cross - To move or pass over from one side to the other.

  • Extend - To stretch out or continue in a line from one end to the other.

  • Link - To connect or join together in a chain or series.

means "pot, kettle, cauldron."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20

綿鍋- Watanabe -

3
Click to speech わたなべAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare綿鍋 - Watanabe -Copy 綿鍋

綿 means "cotton, raw cotton."

  • Continuous - To be connected or linked together for a long time without interruption.

  • Spreading - To spread out or extend in all directions.

  • Small - Fine or delicate in size.

means "pot, kettle, cauldron."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20

綿奈部- Watanabe -

3
Click to speech わたなべAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare綿奈部 - Watanabe -Copy 綿奈部

綿 means "cotton, raw cotton."

  • Continuous - To be connected or linked together for a long time without interruption.

  • Spreading - To spread out or extend in all directions.

  • Small - Fine or delicate in size.

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.

  • Apple Tree - Refers to a tree that produces apples.

  • Fruit Like Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits similar to apples.

  • A question or rhetorical expression used to express doubt or contradiction.

means "section, department, category."

  • Group - A collection of people or things that are organized or classified together.

  • Govern - To exercise authority over, to direct or control.

  • Office - A place where business or public affairs are conducted.

  • Divide - To separate into parts or sections.

  • Village - A small settlement or community, typically one with a church and a few houses.

  • Counter - A word used to count the number of divided parts or sections.

  • Hill - A small elevation of land, usually rounded and not very high.

  • Bureau - A group of people in the imperial court who specialized in a particular task or duty.

  • Unit - A military formation consisting of a number of troops or personnel.

  • Householdstip: under 10

綿辺- Watanabe -

3
Click to speech わたなべAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare綿辺 - Watanabe -Copy 綿辺

綿 means "cotton, raw cotton."

  • Continuous - To be connected or linked together for a long time without interruption.

  • Spreading - To spread out or extend in all directions.

  • Small - Fine or delicate in size.

means "edge, side, vicinity."

  • Edge - The outermost part of something, or the line that marks the outermost part.

  • Periphery - The area that is away from the center or main part.

  • Side - Nearby or adjacent to something.

  • Polygon - The line that marks the outermost part of a polygon in mathematics.

  • Householdstip: under 10

和田鍋- Watanabe -

3
Click to speech わたなべAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare和田鍋 - Watanabe -Copy 和田鍋

means "harmony, peace, concord."

  • Harmonize, Calm - To make or become calm and peaceful.

  • Mix, Blend - To combine two or more things together.

  • Respond - To react or answer in words.

  • Match, Coordinate - To make two or more things the same or in harmony.

  • Sum, Add - To combine two or more numbers together.

  • Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.

  • Japan, Yamato - Refers to the country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.

  • Get Along, No Conflict - To be friendly and not fight.

means "rice field, rice paddy."

means "pot, kettle, cauldron."

  • Householdstip: under 10

渡那部- Watanabe -

3
Click to speech わたなべAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare渡那部 - Watanabe -Copy 渡那部

means "cross, pass over."

  • To Cross - To cross a river or sea by boat.

  • To Pass Through - To pass through or go over something.

  • To Transfer - To transfer or give something to someone.

  • To Pass On - To pass something on to someone else.

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 "section, department, category."

  • Group - A collection of people or things that are organized or classified together.

  • Govern - To exercise authority over, to direct or control.

  • Office - A place where business or public affairs are conducted.

  • Divide - To separate into parts or sections.

  • Village - A small settlement or community, typically one with a church and a few houses.

  • Counter - A word used to count the number of divided parts or sections.

  • Hill - A small elevation of land, usually rounded and not very high.

  • Bureau - A group of people in the imperial court who specialized in a particular task or duty.

  • Unit - A military formation consisting of a number of troops or personnel.

  • Householdstip: under 10

Real Persons

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

Explore Names by Tag

Similar Names to Watanabe

Last names that have the same initial of W.

Explore Last Names by Meaning

Here are some sample tags. Choose 'English word meanings' and try searching for any English word you like!

Share This Page

Share This PageShare

Share this link via

Or copy link

Loading...