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Japan Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "japan" is "sun origin", and is used often for "given name, country name".

Name
japan
Meaning
sun origin
Pronunciation
juh-pan
Used for
given name, country name
Syllables
2

Japan Name Details

The name Japan derives from the Chinese pronunciation of 日本, pronounced 'riben'. The characters 日本 mean 'sun origin' or 'sun's origin'. The name is commonly used to refer to the country and its culture, but it can also be used as a given name for both boys and girls.

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