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Japanese girl(female) nameNaoi
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:なおい
  • Katakanatip:ナオイ
  • English Syllablestip:na-oi (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:na-o-i (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Naoi
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Naochan(なおちゃん)Click to speech なおちゃんOichan(おいちゃん)Click to speech おいちゃんNacchi(なっち)Click to speech なっち

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

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

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 "Naoi," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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雫桜- Naoi -

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means "drop, drip, dewdrop."

  • Drop - A small amount of liquid; a droplet.

  • Dewdrop - A small bead of water.

  • Drip - Water falling in drops.

Name ideas examples

  • Drop - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

  • Dewdrop - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

  • Drip - Dripping represents patience, accumulated effect, and persistent small actions. May your child understand the power of persistence.

means "cherry blossom, cherry tree."

  • Cherry Tree - A deciduous tree famous for spring blooms.

  • Sakura - Cherry Blossom. A deciduous tree of the rose family.

Name ideas examples

  • Cherry Tree - Cherry trees symbolize renewal, beauty, and the celebratory spirit of spring. As a beloved tree in Japanese culture, they represent hope and new beginnings. May your child blossom like the cherry tree, bringing beauty and joy each season of life.

  • Sakura - Sakura (cherry blossoms) embody mono no aware, the poignant beauty of impermanence, reminding us to cherish each moment. May your child embrace life's fleeting beauty like the cherry blossom, living fully and leaving a lasting impression.

菜緒以- Naoi -

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means "vegetable, greens, dish."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Greens - Green represents growth, youth, and the fresh vitality of spring. May your child remain ever-growing and vital, fresh as green spring leaves.

  • Dish - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

  • Cuisine - Cuisine - A style of cooking - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of cuisine throughout life.

means "beginning, thread, clue."

  • Beginning - The start of something.

  • Thread - The end of a string.

  • Clue - A hint that leads to understanding.

  • Continuity - A connection or series of events.

  • Cord - A long, continuous thing.

  • Heart - A feeling or emotion.

Name ideas examples

  • Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

  • Thread - Threads represent connection, continuity, and the fabric of relationships. May your child weave strong threads of connection throughout life.

  • Clue - Clue - A hint that leads to understanding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of clue throughout life.

  • Continuity - Bridges connect what is separated and enable crossing over. May your child build bridges of understanding and connection.

  • Cord - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • Heart - Heart (心) in Japanese represents both the physical heart and the mind/spirit. May your child's heart be pure and their mind clear, unified in purpose.

means "use, by means of, think."

Name ideas examples

  • Use - Using represents application, resourcefulness, and purpose. May your child use their gifts and resources wisely.

  • By Means of - By Means Of - Through; with - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of by means of throughout life.

  • Think - Thinking represents reflection, reason, and mental engagement. May your child think deeply and clearly about important matters.

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

  • Extremely, Very - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.

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

  • Therefore, Consequently - Therefore/Consequently - To indicate a result or consequence - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of therefore/consequently throughout life.

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