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Yamada
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  • Hiraganatip:やまだ
  • Katakanatip:ヤマダ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 200,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Yamada

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 "Yamada," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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山田- Yamada -

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means "mountain."

  • Mountain - A high and elevated place or terrain. Also, something with such a shape.

  • Temple - A word used in the name of a temple.

  • Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.

  • Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.

means "rice field, rice paddy."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 200,000

山多- Yamada -

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means "mountain."

  • Mountain - A high and elevated place or terrain. Also, something with such a shape.

  • Temple - A word used in the name of a temple.

  • Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.

  • Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.

means "many, numerous, much."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 40

矢満田- Yamada -

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means "arrow, dart."

  • Arrow - A weapon shot with a bowstring.

  • Correct - To make something right or accurate.

  • Straight - Moving in a direct line.

  • Vow - A solemn promise or pledge.

  • Line Up - To arrange in a line or sequence.

  • Bestow - To give or confer.

  • Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels.

means "full, complete, satisfied."

  • Fulfill - To satisfy or complete a requirement or expectation.

  • Fill - To make full or complete.

  • Be Full - To be completely filled or occupied.

  • Satisfy - To meet the needs or desires of someone.

  • Entirety - The whole or complete amount of something.

  • All - Everything or everyone included in a group.

  • Every - Each and every one of a group.

  • Reach - To extend or arrive at a destination.

means "rice field, rice paddy."

  • Householdstip: under 10

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