Show HN: A minimalist Japanese name generator with meaning cards
namaegen.comA 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. 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!