Genji

Genji Meaning & Origin

About Genji
The name "Genji" is of Japanese origin and holds multiple meanings. It can refer to a "source of goodness" or "origin of goodness," as the word "gen" means "source" or "origin," and "ji" means "goodness" or "excellence." Additionally, "Genji" is famously associated with the protagonist of "The Tale of Genji," a classic Japanese novel written by Murasaki Shikibu in the 11th century. In this context, "Genji" represents the noble and romantic character of the story, embodying qualities such as charm, intelligence, and elegance.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Genji are male.

Genji Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JNJ
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 N JH IY0
🌐 IPA
/genji*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JNJ', 'KNJ')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Genji in Braille

Here's how to represent Genji in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Genji in braille

How to Spell the Name Genji in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Genji using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Genji in sign language

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