What origin is the name Kuemon?

Kuemon comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Kuemon?

Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Kuemon — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

How is Kuemon written in its native script?

Kuemon is written 九右衛門.

Kuemon

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kuemon

Kuemon

Boy

Japanese

2 syllables

Kuemon (九右衛門) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "A Japanese name meaning guardian of the ninth son. Traditionally used in large families to mark the role and birth order of the child.".

With Japanese roots, Kuemon is a boy name that means "A Japanese name meaning guardian of the ninth son. Traditionally used in large families to mark the role and birth order of the child.". It has 2 syllables.

Native script: 九右衛門
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A Japanese name meaning guardian of the ninth son. Traditionally used in large families to mark the role and birth order of the child.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as 九右衛門

Quick answers about Kuemon

What does Kuemon mean?

Kuemon is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "A Japanese name meaning guardian of the ninth son. Traditionally used in large families to mark the role and birth order of the child.".

How popular is Kuemon?

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Sister names that go with Kuemon

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

How to say Kuemon

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Kuemon.

Number 2 is linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

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Names with a similar meaning to Kuemon

Kuemon means "A Japanese name meaning guardian of the ninth son. Traditionally used in large families to mark the role and birth order of the child." — these names share that spirit.

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Jacob — "A Marathi transliteration of the name Jacob, meaning one who follows or is protected by God." (Hebrew)
Alexander — "A Greek name meaning defender of men, popular among the Telugu Christian community." (Greek)
James — "The Telugu transliteration of the biblical name James, widely used among the Telugu Christian community." (Hebrew)