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Japanese boy(male) nameManai
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:まない
  • Katakanatip:マナイ
  • English Syllablestip:ma-nai (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ma-na-i (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Manai
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Manakun(まなくん)Click to speech まなくんManachan( まなちゃん)Click to speech  まなちゃんManabou( まなぼう)Click to speech  まなぼう

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Manai."

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真名威- Manai -

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means "true, truth, pure."

Name ideas examples

  • True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.

  • Truth - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of reality with one's words and beliefs. May your child always seek and speak truth, building their life on this solid foundation.

  • 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.

  • Accurate - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.

  • Complete - Completing represents fulfillment, wholeness, and thorough accomplishment. May your child complete their tasks and fulfill their purpose.

  • Unaltered - Unaltered - In its original form - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unaltered throughout life.

means "name, to name, reputation."

Name ideas examples

  • Name - Naming represents identity, recognition, and giving meaning. May your child's name bring them honor and purpose.

  • To Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.

  • Reputation - Reputation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of reputation.

  • Achievement - Achievement represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive achievement throughout life.

  • Counting - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

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

  • Formal - Form represents shape, structure, and the visible expression of inner essence. May your child give beautiful form to their ideas, expressing their inner essence.

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

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

means "to threaten, stern, power."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Stern - Stern - Strict; solemn - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stern throughout life.

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

  • Intimidate, Threaten - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

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