# MeiMei

> Convert your alphabet name into a personalized kanji name. (iPhone/iPad app by CINCOCCHO Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meimei/id492661161 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CINCOCCHO Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/492661164)
- Category: Entertainment, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-03-23
- Data updated: 2026-07-16
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meimei/id492661161/reviews.md

## What is MeiMei?

Create Your Kanji Name!

This landmark app enables you to enter your name in the alphabet(or Hiragana/Katakana) and convert it into an original kanji name. You can play again and again until you find your favorite spelling. 

The Definitive Kanji Name App!
1.Impress your friends with your very own kanji name!
2.Simple to use–just enter your name!
3.Select from a number of kanji types and background images.


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1.Impress your friends with your very own kanji name!
Complex, but beautiful and expressive, kanji have fascinated people around the world. Why not use MeiMei right now to jump into an exotic world of kanji designed just for you?

With MeiMei: Create Your Kanji Name, you can convert your name into the kanji characters used in Japan. If you’re interested in Japan and Japanese, or in art, you should definitely take a look at this app. Make a kanji name for yourself that you can use everyday.

2.Simple to use–just enter your name!
Creating your name in kanji is as easy as typing your name into the application and choosing the Japanese reading that sounds closest to how your name is pronounced.

Originally from China, kanji are used throughout Asia today, particularly in China, Japan, and Taiwan. Although more than 70,000 kanji have been computerized, this app uses about 7,000: the kanji that have been designated for everyday use in Japan plus additional kanji that have been approved in Japan for use in names. (The conversion will not use characters not used in Japan.)

It’s easy to experience the exotic written culture of Japan by creating your own original kanji name. The MeiMei database includes roughly 25,000 names that can be converted into kanji, far more than other apps that include only 100 or so popular names. 

3.Select from a number of kanji types and background images.
Ken, for example, is a common man’s name in Japan that can be written using different kanji that have different meanings, like 健 (healthy, wholesome), 賢 (smart, clever), or 堅 (steady, reliable). Japanese parents pay careful attention to the meaning of the kanji when they name their children. This app enables you to create different versions of your name using different combinations of kanji.

With just a tap you can change your name in a number of different ways, using kanji that have positive (or not-so-positive) meanings, feminine or masculine kanji, or kanji that are often used for names in Japan.

The use of multiple kanji to represent the same sound is one of the characteristics of the Japanese language. Each individual kanji also has its own meaning, making it possible to create a number of different variations of your name (say, Michel). Your name will be displayed with an image of an ukiyo-e print or some other traditional design that fits the type of kanji you have chosen to use.

## Key features

- Convert alphabet name to kanji
- Select kanji types and meanings
- Choose background images
- Extensive name database
- Simple name entry


## Frequently asked questions about MeiMei

### How do I create a kanji name with MeiMei?

Simply enter your name in the alphabet (or Hiragana/Katakana) into the app. MeiMei will then convert it into an original kanji name based on Japanese readings and available kanji.

### Can I customize the kanji characters in MeiMei?

Yes, you can select from a number of kanji types and background images. The app allows you to explore different kanji combinations that have various meanings, similar to how Japanese parents name their children.

### Does MeiMei support a large number of names?

MeiMei's database includes approximately 25,000 names that can be converted into kanji, which is significantly more than many other apps that may only support a few hundred popular names.

### What kind of kanji does MeiMei use?

The app uses kanji designated for everyday use in Japan, plus additional kanji approved for use in names. It does not use characters not recognized or used in Japan.

### Is MeiMei available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, MeiMei is currently only supported on iPhone devices.

### How often is MeiMei updated?

The app was last updated on January 13, 2026, indicating a recent update. The release date was March 23, 2012, with version 2.0.1.

### What is the age rating for MeiMei?

MeiMei has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for users aged 9 and above.

### Does MeiMei have ads?

No, MeiMei does not contain advertisements, providing an ad-free experience for users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2026-01-13

updated screenshot

### 2.0 — 2026-01-13

- Completely rebuilt with SwiftUI for improved performance and stability
- Apple Intelligence support: AI Insight feature generates poetic interpretations of your kanji name

### 1.8.2 — 2017-04-19

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

minor bug fix

finally it's FREE!!

### 1.8.1 — 2017-04-18

Can be used offline
64bit build ready

And finally it's free!

### 1.7.2 — 2014-08-04

bugfix

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