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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameMinao
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:みなお
  • Katakanatip:ミナオ
  • English transcriptionstip:Minao
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Minachan(みなちゃん)Click to speech みなちゃんOochan( おおちゃん)Click to speech  おおちゃんMi-chan( みーちゃん)Click to speech  みーちゃん

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

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 8 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 "Minao," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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実直- Minao -

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means "fruit, reality, truth, actuality."

  • Fruit, Seed Of A Plant - Refers to the fruit or seed of a plant.

  • Bearing Fruit - Refers to a plant bearing fruit.

  • Abundance - Refers to being full or abundant.

  • Truth - Refers to truthfulness or sincerity.

  • Sincerity - Refers to being genuine or honest.

Name ideas examples

  • Abundance - Refers to being full or abundant, symbolizing a life of abundance and prosperity.

  • Truth - Refers to truthfulness or sincerity, symbolizing a life of honesty and integrity.

  • Sincerity - Refers to being genuine or honest, symbolizing a life of sincerity and kindness.

means "straight, direct, honest."

  • Straight - Not bent or curved

  • Honest - Being truthful and sincere.

  • Direct - Without anything or anyone in between.

  • Fix - To make something right or correct.

  • Extend - To make something longer or wider.

  • Hit - To come into contact with something.

  • Immediately - Without delay.

  • Value - Price or worth of something.

  • Deserve - To have value or worth.

  • Return - To go back to the original state.

  • Steadfast - Unwavering and determined.

Name ideas examples

  • Honest - Being truthful and sincere.

  • Direct - Without anything or anyone in between.

  • Extend - To make something longer or wider.

  • Immediately - Without delay.

  • Value - Price or worth of something.

  • Deserve - To have value or worth.

  • Return - To go back to the original state.

  • Steadfast - Unwavering and determined.

南緒- Minao -

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means "south, southern."

  • South - A direction or orientation. To go south.

  • A character used to transcribe the sound of Sanskrit (Bongo).

Name ideas examples

  • South - This kanji that symbolizes the idea of going forward and making progress.

  • This kanji that symbolizes the idea of transcending boundaries and cultures.

means "beginning, end, thread, cord, strap."

  • Beginning - The start or origin of something.

  • Thread - The end or tip of a thread.

  • Continuity - A connection or series of events.

  • Heart - A feeling or emotion.

  • Cord - A long, continuous thing.

Name ideas examples

  • Beginning - This kanji that symbolizes the start of a new life.

  • Thread - This kanji that symbolizes the connection between the baby and their family.

  • Continuity - This kanji that symbolizes the continuation of a family line.

  • Heart - This kanji that symbolizes the love and emotion of the family.

  • Cord - This kanji that symbolizes the bond between the baby and their family.

美尚- Minao -

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means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."

  • Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.

  • Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.

  • Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.

  • Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.

  • Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.

Name ideas examples

  • Beautiful - Suggesting a life of grace and elegance.

  • Splendid - Suggesting a life of grandeur and excellence.

  • Admirable - Suggesting a life of honor and respect.

  • Delicious - Suggesting a life full of joy and pleasure.

  • Praiseworthy - Suggesting a life of distinction and admiration.

means "still, yet, further, more."

  • Furthermore - Read as "nao", expressing continuation, addition, or building upon something.

  • Still - Read as "nao", expressing persistence, unchanged state, or enduring qualities.

  • Wishing - Read as "koinegawakuwa", expressing desire, hope, or aspiration for something better.

  • Respect - Honoring and revering others with admiration.

  • Elevate - To make higher, raise up, or improve something.

  • Desire - To wish for or long for something meaningful.

Name ideas examples

  • Furthermore - This represents a baby who will always strive for more, continuously growing and improving throughout life.

  • Still - This symbolizes a baby who will maintain their core values and authentic self despite life's changes.

  • Wishing - This expresses the hopes and dreams that parents have for their child's bright future.

  • Respect - This represents a baby who will grow to honor others and be honored in return.

  • Elevate - This symbolizes a baby who will lift up others and be lifted up by their achievements.

  • Desire - This represents a baby who will pursue meaningful goals and inspire others to do the same.

美直- Minao -

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means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."

  • Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.

  • Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.

  • Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.

  • Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.

  • Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.

Name ideas examples

  • Beautiful - Suggesting a life of grace and elegance.

  • Splendid - Suggesting a life of grandeur and excellence.

  • Admirable - Suggesting a life of honor and respect.

  • Delicious - Suggesting a life full of joy and pleasure.

  • Praiseworthy - Suggesting a life of distinction and admiration.

means "straight, direct, honest."

  • Straight - Not bent or curved

  • Honest - Being truthful and sincere.

  • Direct - Without anything or anyone in between.

  • Fix - To make something right or correct.

  • Extend - To make something longer or wider.

  • Hit - To come into contact with something.

  • Immediately - Without delay.

  • Value - Price or worth of something.

  • Deserve - To have value or worth.

  • Return - To go back to the original state.

  • Steadfast - Unwavering and determined.

Name ideas examples

  • Honest - Being truthful and sincere.

  • Direct - Without anything or anyone in between.

  • Extend - To make something longer or wider.

  • Immediately - Without delay.

  • Value - Price or worth of something.

  • Deserve - To have value or worth.

  • Return - To go back to the original state.

  • Steadfast - Unwavering and determined.

実永緒- Minao -

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means "fruit, reality, truth, actuality."

  • Fruit, Seed Of A Plant - Refers to the fruit or seed of a plant.

  • Bearing Fruit - Refers to a plant bearing fruit.

  • Abundance - Refers to being full or abundant.

  • Truth - Refers to truthfulness or sincerity.

  • Sincerity - Refers to being genuine or honest.

Name ideas examples

  • Abundance - Refers to being full or abundant, symbolizing a life of abundance and prosperity.

  • Truth - Refers to truthfulness or sincerity, symbolizing a life of honesty and integrity.

  • Sincerity - Refers to being genuine or honest, symbolizing a life of sincerity and kindness.

means "eternity, permanence."

  • Long - Lasting for a long time or distance.

  • Far - Distant in space or time.

  • Eternal - Lasting forever.

  • Permanent - Lasting without end.

  • Limitless - Having no boundaries or limits.

  • Endless - Continuing without end.

  • Prolong - To make something last longer.

Name ideas examples

  • Long - Symbolizing a long and prosperous life.

  • Eternal - Signifying a life that will never end.

  • Limitless - Conveying the idea of limitless potential.

  • Endless - Representing a life that will never cease.

means "beginning, end, thread, cord, strap."

  • Beginning - The start or origin of something.

  • Thread - The end or tip of a thread.

  • Continuity - A connection or series of events.

  • Heart - A feeling or emotion.

  • Cord - A long, continuous thing.

Name ideas examples

  • Beginning - This kanji that symbolizes the start of a new life.

  • Thread - This kanji that symbolizes the connection between the baby and their family.

  • Continuity - This kanji that symbolizes the continuation of a family line.

  • Heart - This kanji that symbolizes the love and emotion of the family.

  • Cord - This kanji that symbolizes the bond between the baby and their family.

未奈緒- Minao -

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means "not yet, un-, non-."

  • Not Yet - This kanji is used to express that something has not yet happened or been done.

  • Sheep - The eighth of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals.

  • Direction - South-southwest.

  • Time - 2pm and two hours before and after.

Name ideas examples

means "nara, name of a place in Japan."

  • Fruit Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits, such as an apple tree.

  • Nashi - Refers to a type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.

  • Apple Tree - Refers to a tree that produces apples.

  • Fruit Like Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits similar to apples.

  • A question or rhetorical expression used to express doubt or contradiction.

Name ideas examples

  • Fruitful - This kanji implies abundance and prosperity, suggesting that the baby will have a life full of abundance and success.

  • Tangy - This kanji implies a zest for life and a vibrant personality, suggesting that the baby will have a life full of energy and enthusiasm.

  • Apple - This kanji implies sweetness and innocence, suggesting that the baby will have a life full of joy and innocence.

  • Resilient - This kanji implies strength and perseverance, suggesting that the baby will have a life full of strength and determination.

means "beginning, end, thread, cord, strap."

  • Beginning - The start or origin of something.

  • Thread - The end or tip of a thread.

  • Continuity - A connection or series of events.

  • Heart - A feeling or emotion.

  • Cord - A long, continuous thing.

Name ideas examples

  • Beginning - This kanji that symbolizes the start of a new life.

  • Thread - This kanji that symbolizes the connection between the baby and their family.

  • Continuity - This kanji that symbolizes the continuation of a family line.

  • Heart - This kanji that symbolizes the love and emotion of the family.

  • Cord - This kanji that symbolizes the bond between the baby and their family.

美奈緒- Minao -

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means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."

  • Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.

  • Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.

  • Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.

  • Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.

  • Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.

Name ideas examples

  • Beautiful - Suggesting a life of grace and elegance.

  • Splendid - Suggesting a life of grandeur and excellence.

  • Admirable - Suggesting a life of honor and respect.

  • Delicious - Suggesting a life full of joy and pleasure.

  • Praiseworthy - Suggesting a life of distinction and admiration.

means "nara, name of a place in Japan."

  • Fruit Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits, such as an apple tree.

  • Nashi - Refers to a type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.

  • Apple Tree - Refers to a tree that produces apples.

  • Fruit Like Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits similar to apples.

  • A question or rhetorical expression used to express doubt or contradiction.

Name ideas examples

  • Fruitful - This kanji implies abundance and prosperity, suggesting that the baby will have a life full of abundance and success.

  • Tangy - This kanji implies a zest for life and a vibrant personality, suggesting that the baby will have a life full of energy and enthusiasm.

  • Apple - This kanji implies sweetness and innocence, suggesting that the baby will have a life full of joy and innocence.

  • Resilient - This kanji implies strength and perseverance, suggesting that the baby will have a life full of strength and determination.

means "beginning, end, thread, cord, strap."

  • Beginning - The start or origin of something.

  • Thread - The end or tip of a thread.

  • Continuity - A connection or series of events.

  • Heart - A feeling or emotion.

  • Cord - A long, continuous thing.

Name ideas examples

  • Beginning - This kanji that symbolizes the start of a new life.

  • Thread - This kanji that symbolizes the connection between the baby and their family.

  • Continuity - This kanji that symbolizes the continuation of a family line.

  • Heart - This kanji that symbolizes the love and emotion of the family.

  • Cord - This kanji that symbolizes the bond between the baby and their family.

美菜央- Minao -

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means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."

  • Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.

  • Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.

  • Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.

  • Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.

  • Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.

Name ideas examples

  • Beautiful - Suggesting a life of grace and elegance.

  • Splendid - Suggesting a life of grandeur and excellence.

  • Admirable - Suggesting a life of honor and respect.

  • Delicious - Suggesting a life full of joy and pleasure.

  • Praiseworthy - Suggesting a life of distinction and admiration.

means "vegetable, greens."

  • Vegetable - A general term for vegetables that are edible such as leaves, stems, and roots.

  • Vegetable Leaves - Leaves of vegetables that are edible.

  • Green Vegetables - Vegetables that are green in color and edible.

  • Side Dish - A dish served alongside the main course.

  • Cuisine - A style of cooking.

Name ideas examples

means "center, middle, nucleus."

  • Middle, Center - Refers to the middle point or center of something.

  • End, Cease - Refers to the end or cessation of something.

  • Vividness - Refers to the vividness or clarity of something.

  • Harmony - Refers to the harmonious sound or balance of something.

Name ideas examples

  • Middle, Center - Refers to the idea of being the center of attention or the focus of the family.

  • End, Cease - Refers to the idea of bringing an end to suffering or hardship.

  • Vividness - Refers to the idea of being bright and full of life.

  • Harmony - Refers to the idea of bringing peace and balance to the family.

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