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HelpJapanese YouTuber with 2 children (names) - WDYT?
While I was searching through countless numbers of Japanese YouTube videos to get a deeper understanding of how (Standard) Japanese pitch accent works in given names, I came across a YouTuber doing videos mainly on her two sons.
First son is named Hitachi (常陸)
Second son is named Tokiwa (常磐)
Mother is named Ayako (絢子)
I have a strong feeling about what some of you will say with regards to her first son's name, though I would love to hear your opinions on these names I've provided.
My PNL: http://www.behindthename.com/pnl/149249
'Maybe It Is Daijiro (aka Maks)' blog: https://maybeitisdaijirou.wordpress.com/
'Beyond Sakura and Hiroshi' blog: https://beyondsakuraandhiroshi.wordpress.com/
My Twitter: @maybeitsdaijiro
First son is named Hitachi (常陸)
Second son is named Tokiwa (常磐)
Mother is named Ayako (絢子)
I have a strong feeling about what some of you will say with regards to her first son's name, though I would love to hear your opinions on these names I've provided.
My PNL: http://www.behindthename.com/pnl/149249
'Maybe It Is Daijiro (aka Maks)' blog: https://maybeitisdaijirou.wordpress.com/
'Beyond Sakura and Hiroshi' blog: https://beyondsakuraandhiroshi.wordpress.com/
My Twitter: @maybeitsdaijiro
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No wonder their names sounded very rigid even though I couldn't place it, they were company names...They also both sound like surnames to me, I kind of like Hitachi though.
I also know a Japanese Youtuber (well she's a Mexican living in Japan) named Ruth "Ruti", her kids are named Yurika and Ryusei, don't know the kanji.
I also know a Japanese Youtuber (well she's a Mexican living in Japan) named Ruth "Ruti", her kids are named Yurika and Ryusei, don't know the kanji.
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Both the sons' names are companies as well as places in Japan. Both Hitachi and Ayako are names of Japanese royalty.
I recognize Ayako, which makes me think it's somewhat popular. It's not bad, but I don't particularly care for the sound or meaning.
Hitachi sounds corporate to me, but no specific product comes to mind when I hear it. I don't like the sound much. Tokiwa sounds better and also more interesting to me.
I recognize Ayako, which makes me think it's somewhat popular. It's not bad, but I don't particularly care for the sound or meaning.
Hitachi sounds corporate to me, but no specific product comes to mind when I hear it. I don't like the sound much. Tokiwa sounds better and also more interesting to me.
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I'm going to be unoriginal and say Hitachi reminds me of nothing but the company. Tokiwa and Ayako aren't my cup of tea.
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Hi !!!
Well.. Hitachi 常陸 was also used as a title name for a prince so I guess it is actually very traditional.
Despite the different sound they have similar meanings: eternal land (Hitachi) and eternal rock (Tokiwa).
I personally prefer Hitachi. The name is more pleasant.
Ayako written with those kanji is a surprise! I've always known the "colour" meaning but also the "kimono design" is cool!
Well.. Hitachi 常陸 was also used as a title name for a prince so I guess it is actually very traditional.
Despite the different sound they have similar meanings: eternal land (Hitachi) and eternal rock (Tokiwa).
I personally prefer Hitachi. The name is more pleasant.
Ayako written with those kanji is a surprise! I've always known the "colour" meaning but also the "kimono design" is cool!
This message was edited 10/6/2019, 11:08 AM
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I think you guessed right about Hitachi. I'm sure the brand is at least as well-known in Japan as it is in the US, maybe more so. Seems a bit like an American person naming their kid Whirlpool or Chevrolet.
I really can't give much opinion on the other two names, as they are so foreign to an English speaker that any nuances or vibes they might hold are lost in translation.
I really can't give much opinion on the other two names, as they are so foreign to an English speaker that any nuances or vibes they might hold are lost in translation.
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I like Hitachi, but Tokiwa... Not so much. I looooove Ayako, though
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