Chomei - Japanese Boy Names

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Chomei

/tʃoːmeɪ/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Clear or pure sound

Represents clarity of spirit, introspection, and harmony with nature; often associated with Buddhist ideals of detachment and simplicity.

Symbolism

Embodies tranquility, spiritual insight, and the beauty of impermanence; linked to natural sounds like wind or water as metaphors for life's transience.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese elements 'chou' (long, clear) and 'mei' (sound, voice), possibly written with kanji such as 長明 meaning 'eternal light' or 清明 meaning 'clear brightness'. The name is famously associated with Kamo no Chomei, a 13th-century poet and essayist known for 'Hojoki' (An Account of My Hut).

Style & Origin

traditional
elegant
japanese

Cultural Background

Rooted in classical Japanese literature and history, Chomei reflects the cultural richness of Heian

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