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Japanese boy(male) nameFunao
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ふなお
  • Katakanatip:フナオ
  • English Syllablestip:fu-na-o (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:fu-na-o (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Funao
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Funatchi(ふなっち)Click to speech ふなっちOchan(おおちゃん)Click to speech おおちゃんFuna(ふな)Click to speech ふな

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameFunao

Kanji Names & Meanings - 10 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Funao," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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舟夫- Funao -

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means "boat, basin, to wear."

  • Boat - Small Boat; a tool for moving on water.

  • Basin - A tray for holding ritual vessels.

  • To Wear - To carry on the body.

  • Bucket - A container used to hold liquids such as water or hot water.

  • Palanquin - A tray used to carry ritual objects.

  • Tub - A thick underground part of a plant stem, like a potato.

Name ideas examples

  • Boat - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

  • Basin - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

  • To Wear - The act of wear represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child wear with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Bucket - The bucket represents gathering resources, carrying what is needed, and useful service. May your child gather wisdom generously.

  • Palanquin - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Tub - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

means "husband, man, worker."

Name ideas examples

  • Husband - Husband - A married man - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of husband throughout life.

  • Man - Man represents strength, responsibility, and the masculine principle of action. May your child embody masculine virtues—strength, responsibility, and protective action.

  • Worker - Work represents purposeful effort, contribution, and the dignity of labor. May your child find meaningful work, contributing with dignity and purpose.

  • Laborer - Laborer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the laborer's dedication and skill in their life's work.

舟生- Funao -

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means "boat, basin, to wear."

  • Boat - Small Boat; a tool for moving on water.

  • Basin - A tray for holding ritual vessels.

  • To Wear - To carry on the body.

  • Bucket - A container used to hold liquids such as water or hot water.

  • Palanquin - A tray used to carry ritual objects.

  • Tub - A thick underground part of a plant stem, like a potato.

Name ideas examples

  • Boat - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

  • Basin - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

  • To Wear - The act of wear represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child wear with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Bucket - The bucket represents gathering resources, carrying what is needed, and useful service. May your child gather wisdom generously.

  • Palanquin - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Tub - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

means "to live, alive, life."

Name ideas examples

  • To Give Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.

  • To Grow - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.

  • To Reside - The act of reside represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child reside with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Alive - Being alive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be alive, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.

  • Humble Self - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.

  • Opera Role - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Raw - Raw - Unprocessed; unripe; inexperienced - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of raw throughout life.

  • Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.

  • Student - Student - One who learns; a pupil - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of student throughout life.

舟男- Funao -

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means "boat, basin, to wear."

  • Boat - Small Boat; a tool for moving on water.

  • Basin - A tray for holding ritual vessels.

  • To Wear - To carry on the body.

  • Bucket - A container used to hold liquids such as water or hot water.

  • Palanquin - A tray used to carry ritual objects.

  • Tub - A thick underground part of a plant stem, like a potato.

Name ideas examples

  • Boat - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

  • Basin - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

  • To Wear - The act of wear represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child wear with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Bucket - The bucket represents gathering resources, carrying what is needed, and useful service. May your child gather wisdom generously.

  • Palanquin - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Tub - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

means "man, son, vigorous person."

Name ideas examples

  • Man - Man represents strength, responsibility, and the masculine principle of action. May your child embody masculine virtues—strength, responsibility, and protective action.

  • Manly Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

  • Son - A son carries the family legacy forward, representing continuation and honor. May your child honor their heritage while forging their own path.

  • Vigorous Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

舟雄- Funao -

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means "boat, basin, to wear."

  • Boat - Small Boat; a tool for moving on water.

  • Basin - A tray for holding ritual vessels.

  • To Wear - To carry on the body.

  • Bucket - A container used to hold liquids such as water or hot water.

  • Palanquin - A tray used to carry ritual objects.

  • Tub - A thick underground part of a plant stem, like a potato.

Name ideas examples

  • Boat - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

  • Basin - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

  • To Wear - The act of wear represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child wear with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Bucket - The bucket represents gathering resources, carrying what is needed, and useful service. May your child gather wisdom generously.

  • Palanquin - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Tub - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

means "male, superior, strong."

Name ideas examples

  • Male - The masculine represents strength, protection, and active energy. May your child embody vigorous strength of character.

  • Superior - Superior represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the superior's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.

  • Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.

船夫- Funao -

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means "ship, boat."

  • Ship - A large vessel for water transport.

  • Boat - A smaller watercraft.

Name ideas examples

  • Ship - The ship represents voyage, vessel of dreams, and navigating vast waters. May your child sail successfully through life.

  • Boat - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

means "husband, man, worker."

Name ideas examples

  • Husband - Husband - A married man - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of husband throughout life.

  • Man - Man represents strength, responsibility, and the masculine principle of action. May your child embody masculine virtues—strength, responsibility, and protective action.

  • Worker - Work represents purposeful effort, contribution, and the dignity of labor. May your child find meaningful work, contributing with dignity and purpose.

  • Laborer - Laborer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the laborer's dedication and skill in their life's work.

船央- Funao -

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means "ship, boat."

  • Ship - A large vessel for water transport.

  • Boat - A smaller watercraft.

Name ideas examples

  • Ship - The ship represents voyage, vessel of dreams, and navigating vast waters. May your child sail successfully through life.

  • Boat - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

means "center, middle, harmonious."

Name ideas examples

  • Center - The center represents balance, stability, and being at the heart of things. May your child find their center, balanced and stable at the heart of their world.

  • Middle - Middle represents moderation, balance, and the golden mean between extremes. May your child find the golden middle path, avoiding extremes with wisdom.

  • Harmonious - Being harmonious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be harmonious, letting this quality guide their path.

  • End, Cease - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.

  • Vividness - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

船生- Funao -

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means "ship, boat."

  • Ship - A large vessel for water transport.

  • Boat - A smaller watercraft.

Name ideas examples

  • Ship - The ship represents voyage, vessel of dreams, and navigating vast waters. May your child sail successfully through life.

  • Boat - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

means "to live, alive, life."

Name ideas examples

  • To Give Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.

  • To Grow - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.

  • To Reside - The act of reside represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child reside with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Alive - Being alive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be alive, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.

  • Humble Self - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.

  • Opera Role - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Raw - Raw - Unprocessed; unripe; inexperienced - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of raw throughout life.

  • Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.

  • Student - Student - One who learns; a pupil - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of student throughout life.

船男- Funao -

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means "ship, boat."

  • Ship - A large vessel for water transport.

  • Boat - A smaller watercraft.

Name ideas examples

  • Ship - The ship represents voyage, vessel of dreams, and navigating vast waters. May your child sail successfully through life.

  • Boat - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

means "man, son, vigorous person."

Name ideas examples

  • Man - Man represents strength, responsibility, and the masculine principle of action. May your child embody masculine virtues—strength, responsibility, and protective action.

  • Manly Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

  • Son - A son carries the family legacy forward, representing continuation and honor. May your child honor their heritage while forging their own path.

  • Vigorous Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

船緒- Funao -

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means "ship, boat."

  • Ship - A large vessel for water transport.

  • Boat - A smaller watercraft.

Name ideas examples

  • Ship - The ship represents voyage, vessel of dreams, and navigating vast waters. May your child sail successfully through life.

  • Boat - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

means "beginning, thread, clue."

  • Beginning - The start of something.

  • Thread - The end of a string.

  • Clue - A hint that leads to understanding.

  • Continuity - A connection or series of events.

  • Cord - A long, continuous thing.

  • Heart - A feeling or emotion.

Name ideas examples

  • Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • Thread - Threads represent connection, continuity, and the fabric of relationships. May your child weave strong threads of connection throughout life.

  • Clue - Clue - A hint that leads to understanding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of clue throughout life.

  • Continuity - Bridges connect what is separated and enable crossing over. May your child build bridges of understanding and connection.

  • Cord - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • Heart - Heart (心) in Japanese represents both the physical heart and the mind/spirit. May your child's heart be pure and their mind clear, unified in purpose.

船雄- Funao -

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means "ship, boat."

  • Ship - A large vessel for water transport.

  • Boat - A smaller watercraft.

Name ideas examples

  • Ship - The ship represents voyage, vessel of dreams, and navigating vast waters. May your child sail successfully through life.

  • Boat - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

means "male, superior, strong."

Name ideas examples

  • Male - The masculine represents strength, protection, and active energy. May your child embody vigorous strength of character.

  • Superior - Superior represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the superior's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.

  • Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.

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