Senkichi - Japanese Boy Names

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Senkichi

/seŋkiːt͡ɕi/

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Rare

Meaning

First son or firstborn boy

Represents the hope and responsibility placed upon the eldest son in a family, symbolizing continuity, leadership, and familial duty.

Symbolism

Embodies the values of primacy, heritage, and filial obligation; often associated with strength and the carrying forward of the family line.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese elements 'sen' (千) meaning 'thousand' or sometimes used phonetically for 'first', and 'kichi' (吉) meaning 'good fortune'; however, in this context, it is typically interpreted as a variant of 'Ichikichi', where 'sen' may be a phonetic alteration of 'ichi' (one), thus implying 'firstborn'.

Style & Origin

traditional

unique

japanese

Cultural Background

Rooted in Japanese naming traditions, Senkichi reflects historical patterns of using numerical or vi

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