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Japanese boy(male) nameNagatomo
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ながとも
  • Katakanatip:ナガトモ
  • English Syllablestip:na-ga-to-mo (4)
  • Japanese Moraetip:na-ga-to-mo (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Nagatomo
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Nagachan(ながちゃん)Click to speech ながちゃんTomokun( ともくん)Click to speech  ともくんNacchan( なっちゃん)Click to speech  なっちゃん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 5 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 "Nagatomo," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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長朝- Nagatomo -

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means "long, chief, elder."

Name ideas examples

  • Long - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

  • Chief - Chief - A Leader; the head of a group - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chief throughout life.

  • Elder - Elders carry the wisdom of experience and the duty to guide the young. May your child both honor elders and become a wise elder themselves.

  • Excellence - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

  • Grow - Growing represents development, maturation, and continuous improvement. May your child grow in wisdom, stature, and favor throughout life.

  • Leader - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.

means "morning, dynasty, court."

  • Morning - The early part of the day.

  • Court - The Royal Court; government.

  • Attendance - To be present in the court and be seen by the emperor.

  • Era - A period of time in history.

  • Reign - The period of time when one emperor ruled. Also, the era when a monarch of the same lineage ruled.

  • Dynasty - A succession of rulers from the same family.

Name ideas examples

  • Morning - Morning symbolizes fresh starts, renewed energy, and optimism. May your child embrace each morning with optimism and renewed purpose.

  • Court - Court - The royal court; government - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of court throughout life.

  • Attendance - Attendance - To be present in the court and be seen by the empe - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of attendance throughout life.

  • Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.

  • Reign - Reign - The period of time when one emperor ruled - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of reign throughout life.

  • Dynasty - The Xia Dynasty represents ancient origins, the foundation upon which later civilizations were built. May your child appreciate their origins, building upon the foundations of those who came before.

永鵬- Nagatomo -

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means "eternal, long, perpetual."

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  • Eternal - Eternity transcends time, representing that which endures forever beyond change. May your child create things of eternal value, leaving a legacy that transcends time.

  • Long - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

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

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

  • Far - Distance represents reach, vision, and the ability to connect across space. May your child's influence reach far, connecting with many across great distances.

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

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

means "roc, great bird."

  • Roc - A legendary giant bird.

  • Great Bird - An enormous, magnificent creature.

  • Metaphor - A metaphor for something excellent.

Name ideas examples

  • Roc - The roc, legendary giant bird, represents magnificent power and mythical strength. May your child possess legendary greatness.

  • Great Bird - Birds symbolize freedom, aspiration, and the soul's journey between heaven and earth. May your child soar freely like a bird, carrying messages of hope between heaven and earth.

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

長智- Nagatomo -

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means "long, chief, elder."

Name ideas examples

  • Long - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

  • Chief - Chief - A Leader; the head of a group - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chief throughout life.

  • Elder - Elders carry the wisdom of experience and the duty to guide the young. May your child both honor elders and become a wise elder themselves.

  • Excellence - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

  • Grow - Growing represents development, maturation, and continuous improvement. May your child grow in wisdom, stature, and favor throughout life.

  • Leader - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.

means "wisdom, intelligence, knowledge."

Name ideas examples

  • Wisdom - Wisdom in Japanese culture means not just knowledge, but the discernment to apply it with compassion. May your child grow wise in both mind and heart, using knowledge to serve and help others.

  • Intelligence - Intelligence - Mental Acuity; cleverness - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of intelligence throughout life.

  • Ability to Understand and Process Things - Ability To Understand And Process Things - The capacity to comprehend and process information - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ability to understand and process things throughout life.

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

  • Intelligent - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.

  • Wise - Wisdom represents deep understanding, good judgment, and the integration of knowledge. May your child grow wise, integrating knowledge with understanding and compassion.

長誠- Nagatomo -

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means "long, chief, elder."

Name ideas examples

  • Long - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

  • Chief - Chief - A Leader; the head of a group - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chief throughout life.

  • Elder - Elders carry the wisdom of experience and the duty to guide the young. May your child both honor elders and become a wise elder themselves.

  • Excellence - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

  • Grow - Growing represents development, maturation, and continuous improvement. May your child grow in wisdom, stature, and favor throughout life.

  • Leader - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.

means "sincerity, truth, truly."

Name ideas examples

  • Sincerity - Sincerity (誠) means truth in word and action, the foundation of all trustworthy relationships. May your child's words and actions align with sincere truth, earning the trust of all.

  • 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.

  • Truly - Truly - Indeed; really - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of truly throughout life.

  • Fact, Reality - Fact/Reality - Accepting and acknowledging the facts and reality - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fact/reality throughout life.

長友- Nagatomo -

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means "long, chief, elder."

Name ideas examples

  • Long - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

  • Chief - Chief - A Leader; the head of a group - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chief throughout life.

  • Elder - Elders carry the wisdom of experience and the duty to guide the young. May your child both honor elders and become a wise elder themselves.

  • Excellence - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

  • Grow - Growing represents development, maturation, and continuous improvement. May your child grow in wisdom, stature, and favor throughout life.

  • Leader - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.

means "friend, to befriend, friendly."

Name ideas examples

  • Friend - True friendship in Japan involves deep loyalty, mutual support, and lifelong bonds. May your child know the blessing of true friendship, both giving and receiving loyal support.

  • Friendly - True friendship in Japan involves deep loyalty, mutual support, and lifelong bonds. May your child know the blessing of true friendship, both giving and receiving loyal support.

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

  • Alliance - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

  • Companionship - 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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