銘 / Japanese Kanji Meanings & Readings

What does 銘 mean?

Engraving. A word or phrase engraved on a sword or vessel with the name of its creator or the story behind its manufacture.

How to read 銘?

Kunyomi... しるす/shirusu

Onyomi... メイ/mei,ミョウ/myo

jinmeikun... aki, kata, na,

* There are two typical ways of reading kanji, kun-yomi and on-yomi. In addition, there is a reading system called "jinmei kun" which is used only for names.

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銘 / related names

gender:

gender:

Name:
arumi
Katakana:
アルミ

Kanji:
有銘
Meaning:
  • To exist. To have. To keep. To hold on to. Also. In addition to. Wealth. Property.
  • Engraving. A word or phrase engraved on a sword or vessel with the name of its creator or the story behind its manufacture.
Name:
arime
Katakana:
アリメ

Kanji:
有銘
Meaning:
  • To exist. To have. To keep. To hold on to. Also. In addition to. Wealth. Property.
  • Engraving. A word or phrase engraved on a sword or vessel with the name of its creator or the story behind its manufacture.
Name:
arume
Katakana:
アルメ

Kanji:
有銘
Meaning:
  • To exist. To have. To keep. To hold on to. Also. In addition to. Wealth. Property.
  • Engraving. A word or phrase engraved on a sword or vessel with the name of its creator or the story behind its manufacture.
Name:
meito
Katakana:
メイト

Kanji:
銘翔
Meaning:
  • Engraving. A word or phrase engraved on a sword or vessel with the name of its creator or the story behind its manufacture.
  • Fly. Spread your wings and fly. To fly high in the sky.
Name:
kammei
Katakana:
カンメイ

Kanji:
侃銘
Meaning:
  • Strong. Righteous and strong. To be relaxed and to enjoy.
  • Engraving. A word or phrase engraved on a sword or vessel with the name of its creator or the story behind its manufacture.
Name:
meito
Katakana:
メイト

Kanji:
銘杜
Meaning:
  • Engraving. A word or phrase engraved on a sword or vessel with the name of its creator or the story behind its manufacture.
  • The forest of the shrine. Block it. Close.
Name:
meiko
Katakana:
メイコ

Kanji:
銘子
Meaning:
  • Engraving. A word or phrase engraved on a sword or vessel with the name of its creator or the story behind its manufacture.
  • Children
Name:
reina
Katakana:
レイナ

Kanji:
莉銘
Meaning:
  • Jasmine (a kind of flower). A character used for jasmine.
  • Engraving. A word or phrase engraved on a sword or vessel with the name of its creator or the story behind its manufacture.
Name:
meisuke
Katakana:
メイスケ

Kanji:
銘祐
Meaning:
  • Engraving. A word or phrase engraved on a sword or vessel with the name of its creator or the story behind its manufacture.
  • Help from God and Buddha. To protect and help.
Name:
kemmei
Katakana:
ケンメイ

Kanji:
建銘
Meaning:
  • Be built
  • Engraving. A word or phrase engraved on a sword or vessel with the name of its creator or the story behind its manufacture.
Name:
ryuna
Katakana:
リュウナ

Kanji:
瑠銘
Meaning:
  • Lapis lazuli.
  • Engraving. A word or phrase engraved on a sword or vessel with the name of its creator or the story behind its manufacture.
Name:
meiji
Katakana:
メイジ

Kanji:
銘治
Meaning:
  • Engraving. A word or phrase engraved on a sword or vessel with the name of its creator or the story behind its manufacture.
  • Govern. Manage. Quell. Judge. Correct. To adjust. To cure illness or injury. To treat. To compare. To help. To flourish.
Name:
nagi
Katakana:
ナギ

Kanji:
銘芸
Meaning:
  • Engraving. A word or phrase engraved on a sword or vessel with the name of its creator or the story behind its manufacture.
  • Skills. A skill acquired through practice. To cultivate plants and trees.
Name:
shomei
Katakana:
ショウメイ

Kanji:
鐘銘
Meaning:
  • Bell. The sound of a bell. One of the percussion instruments. A clock. Time.
  • Engraving. A word or phrase engraved on a sword or vessel with the name of its creator or the story behind its manufacture.
Name:
mei
Katakana:
メイ

Kanji:
Meaning:
  • Engraving. A word or phrase engraved on a sword or vessel with the name of its creator or the story behind its manufacture.
Name:
chinami
Katakana:
チナミ

Kanji:
知銘美
Meaning:
  • Knowing. Wisdom. The ability to think. News. Acquaintance. To preside over. To govern.
  • Engraving. A word or phrase engraved on a sword or vessel with the name of its creator or the story behind its manufacture.
  • Beautiful. Excellent. Splendid. Delicious.
Name:
meigo
Katakana:
メイゴ

Kanji:
銘伍
Meaning:
  • Engraving. A word or phrase engraved on a sword or vessel with the name of its creator or the story behind its manufacture.
  • Five. An administrative unit in ancient China that consisted of five houses. A group of five people.
Name:
meigo
Katakana:
メイゴ

Kanji:
銘梧
Meaning:
  • Engraving. A word or phrase engraved on a sword or vessel with the name of its creator or the story behind its manufacture.
  • Chinese parasol tree
Name:
shomei
Katakana:
ショウメイ

Kanji:
将銘
Meaning:
  • A person who leads an army. One of the ranks of military personnel. To support. To move forward. To obey. To offer.
  • Engraving. A word or phrase engraved on a sword or vessel with the name of its creator or the story behind its manufacture.
Name:
mei
Katakana:
メイ

Kanji:
Meaning:
  • Engraving. A word or phrase engraved on a sword or vessel with the name of its creator or the story behind its manufacture.

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