Shinya - Japanese Boy Names

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Shinya

/ˈʃinja/

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Moderate

Meaning

Truth, reality, or middle night

Represents authenticity, honesty, and the pursuit of genuine understanding. Depending on kanji, it can also evoke the stillness and introspection of midnight.

Symbolism

Embodies clarity of thought, moral integrity, and the courage to face reality. When associated with 'middle of the night,' it symbolizes mystery, solitude, and the threshold between darkness and dawn.

Etymology: Derived from Japanese elements: 'shin' (真) meaning 'true' or 'real,' and 'ya' (夜) meaning 'night,' forming 'middle of the night,' or alternatively 'ya' (谷) meaning 'valley,' though less common. Most commonly, it combines 真 (truth) with 夜 (night) or 弥 (increasingly).

Style & Origin

japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Shinya is a masculine given name deeply rooted in Japanese language and cultur

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