Genji

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Genji means "two beginnings" or "two origins". It is believed to symbolize the dual identity of the main character in the classic Japanese novel "The Tale of Genji".
Pronunciation
GEN-JEE
GEN-jee

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Genji Name meanings & History

The name Genji means "two beginnings" or "two origins". It is believed to symbolize the dual identity of the main character in the classic Japanese novel "The Tale of Genji". Means "gold" in Chinese. The name Genji is commonly used in Japan as a first name for baby boys.

Zodiac Sign of Genji: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Genji:

G: Gregarious,Goof-off,Go-getter,Genuine

E: Enliven,Expressive,Enlighten,Environment,Exaggerate,Entertain

N: Nice,Neurosis,Nagging,Nitpicking,Nervous,Nutrition,Neat

J: Journal,Joy,Journey,Judicial,Jester,Justice

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

Genji is:

  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Simple name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

The name is most commonly associated with the protagonist of "The Tale of Genji", a classic Japanese novel in which the character is known as Hikaru Genji. Other notable people with the name Genji include Genji Shimada, a character in the popular video game "Overwatch".

2.) Genji (Unisex)

Usage: Japanese

Meanings: Genji can have multiple meanings depending on the kanji (Japanese characters) used to write it. One common meaning is "original child".

Pronunciation: GEN-JEE
gehn-jee


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Cartoon of Genji

Description: Genji can have multiple meanings depending on the kanji (Japanese characters) used to write it. One common meaning is "original child". Means "gold" in Chinese. Genji is primarily used as a masculine given name in Japanese culture. It may also be used as a surname.

Famous People

The most famous Genji is the character from "The Tale of Genji". However, there have been many real-life individuals with the given name Genji throughout Japanese history.

3.) Genji (Unisex)

Usage: Japanese

Meanings: Genji means "two beginnings" or "original two"

Pronunciation: GEN-JEE
Gehn-jee


cartoon of the name Genji
Cartoon of Genji

Description: Genji means "two beginnings" or "original two". Means "gold" in Chinese. Genji is primarily used as a male name in Japan.

Famous People

There are several famous people in Japan named Genji, including Genjiro Arato, a Meiji-era politician, and Genji Nakamura, a famous sumo wrestler.

Related Names to Genji

Gengo, Genzo, Genki, Genshi, Genshiro, Gen, Genjiro.

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