Show HN: A minimalist Japanese name generator with meaning cards (opens in new tab)

(namaegen.com)

1 pointsmedivhX3mo ago1 comments

A frontend-only tool that generates beautiful, shareable cards showing your name in kanji, hiragana, and romaji — along with the meaning of each part. Inspired by MUJI minimalism and Japanese calligraphy. No backend, no tracking, 100% client-side.

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medivhXOP3mo ago

Hi HN!

I built this as a weekend project to explore Japanese naming culture and minimalist UI design.

- *What it does*: Generates a printable/shareable card (1200×800px) with your name in kanji, hiragana, romaji, and meanings for both given & family names. - *Tech stack*: React + TypeScript, html2canvas for export, all logic runs in-browser (no server, no analytics). - *Design inspiration*: MUJI, Little Forest movie posters, and traditional calligraphy. - *Why?*: I wanted a tool that feels calm, respectful, and culturally thoughtful — not just a gimmick.

Live demo: https://namaegen.com

Would love your feedback — especially on UX, performance, or cultural accuracy!

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