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Why don't you make up your own Japanese name?

Why don't you search for a surname that uses your favorite kanji?
Enter your favorite kanji in the search window at the top of this site, and you'll see the surnames that use that kanji and their rankings.

Reference:
http://www2s.biglobe.ne.jp/~suzakihp/index40.html


I did a search using the kanji 鳥 (bird). So many surnames with birds!
There were so many!😂
Surname research is booming.
For several years now, it has been popular in Japan to research the roots of one's surname. There is even a TV program about it.
While it is interesting to learn about the history of historical figures, it is more interesting to learn about the history of familiar places such as surnames.

Naming Our Babies
Many people name their babies based on 姓名判断 Seimei-handan.

姓名判断 Seimei-handan
fortune-telling based on the number of strokes needed to write a name in kanji, the pronunciation of the name, etc.

 They choose a name candidate based on their favorite kanji and sound and see how it fits with their family name.
Even people who do not believe in fortune telling may use  Seimei-handan when naming a baby.
Since it is a name that the child will have for the rest of his or her life, parents may want to be careful.

Play with naming
If you find a surname you like on the site, why not give it a name as well?
And why not make a name for yourself?

Here is an interesting site for all learners of Japanese.

Reference:

You can enter a Japanese last name, choose your desired personality in the drop-down list, and it will choose a name that looks good.😁
the impression list
お金持ち　Rich people
スポーツ　Sports
自然　Nature
優しい　Gentle
力強い　Strong
音楽得意　Good at music
色　Color
幸せ楽しい　Happy, joyful
美しい　Beautiful
カッコいい　Cool
明るい　Bright
愛情　affection
古風　Old-fashioned
アニメ　Anime
歴史キャラ　Historical character
珍しい　Unusual
有名人　Famous people

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