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Japanese boy(male) nameNanboku
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:なんぼく
  • Katakanatip:ナンボク
  • English Syllablestip:nan-bo-ku (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:na-n-bo-ku (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Nanboku
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Nanchan(なんちゃん)Click to speech なんちゃんBo-kun( ぼくん)Click to speech  ぼくんNankun( なんくん)Click to speech  なんくん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Nanboku," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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南北- Nanboku -

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means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."

Name ideas examples

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.

  • Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

means "north, to go north, to flee."

  • North - A cardinal direction.

  • To Go North - To travel northward.

  • To Flee - To run away with one's back to the enemy.

  • Reject - To turn away from something.

Name ideas examples

  • North - North represents guidance, direction, and unwavering steadfastness. May your child be a north star to others, providing guidance and direction.

  • To Go North - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.

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

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

南木- Nanboku -

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means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."

Name ideas examples

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.

  • Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

means "tree, wood, simple."

Name ideas examples

  • Tree - The tree represents growth, shelter, and the connection between earth and sky. May your child grow tall and provide shelter.

  • Simple - Simplicity represents clarity, essence, and freedom from unnecessary complexity. May your child embrace simplicity, finding clarity in the essential.

  • Element - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.

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

  • Musical Instrument - Music transcends language, touching the soul and expressing what words cannot. May your child's life be like music—touching souls and expressing the inexpressible.

  • Numb - Numb - Unable to feel; insensitive - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of numb throughout life.

  • Thursday - Each day brings new opportunities and blessings to embrace. May your child make the most of every day given to them.

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