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Japanese boy(male) nameNaganao
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ながなお
  • Katakanatip:ナガナオ
  • English Syllablestip:na-ga-na-o (4)
  • Japanese Moraetip:na-ga-na-o (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Naganao
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Naochan(なおちゃん)Click to speech なおちゃんGaokun( がおくん)Click to speech  がおくんNagakun( ながくん)Click to speech  ながくん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 "Naganao," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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永直- Naganao -

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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 "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.

長尚- Naganao -

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means "long, leader, chief."

Name ideas examples

  • Long - Symbolizing a long and prosperous life.

  • Leader - Representing a strong and capable leader.

  • Elderly - Representing wisdom and experience.

  • Superior - Representing excellence and success.

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.

長直- Naganao -

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means "long, leader, chief."

Name ideas examples

  • Long - Symbolizing a long and prosperous life.

  • Leader - Representing a strong and capable leader.

  • Elderly - Representing wisdom and experience.

  • Superior - Representing excellence and success.

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.

Real Persons

The list contains people mentioned in Wikipedia. All JP links are in Japanese only. Sorry!

  • Mori 長直Naganao daimyo who ruled the domain of Nishi-Ebara Domain and Akō Domain (1673-1722) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 浅野Asano 長直Naganao daimyo (1610-1672) wikipedia page linkJP

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