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    Isei or Issei?

    Two spellings, side by side.

    Isei and Issei are two spellings of the same sound. Isei is listed with the meaning "A Japanese name for a 'powerful' or 'vigorous life'. Used to express the parents' hopes for a boy's energy and vitality" and Issei with "One generation or whole world". Both spellings are searched about equally here. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.

    DetailIseiIssei
    MeaningA Japanese name for a 'powerful' or 'vigorous life'. Used to express the parents' hopes for a boy's energy and vitality.One generation or whole world
    OriginJapaneseJapanese
    GenderBoyBoy
    Writtenいせい一征
    Say itI-seiIs-sei
    PopularityLess often searched hereLess often searched here

    Questions about Isei and Issei

    Is Isei or Issei more common?

    They are searched about equally on this site.

    Do Isei and Issei mean the same?

    Isei: "A Japanese name for a 'powerful' or 'vigorous life'. Used to express the parents' hopes for a boy's energy and vitality". Issei: "One generation or whole world".

    How do you say Isei?

    In parts: I-sei. Issei is said the same way.

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