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Japanese boy(male) nameNari
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:なり
  • Katakanatip:ナリ
  • English Syllablestip:na-ri (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:na-ri (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Nari
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Nacchan(なっちゃん)Click to speech なっちゃんNarikun(なりくん)Click to speech なりくんNa-tan(なーたん)Click to speech なーたん

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

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 9 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 "Nari," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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means "virtue, morality, grace."

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  • Virtue - Virtue represents moral excellence and the inner strength that comes from living righteously. May your child cultivate virtue as their greatest treasure, more precious than gold or fame.

  • Morality - Morality - Ethical Conduct; righteousness - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of morality throughout life.

  • Grace - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.

  • Gratitude - Gratitude (感謝) is deeply valued in Japan, appreciating even small kindnesses and nature's gifts. May your child live with deep gratitude, appreciating every blessing life offers.

  • Profit - Profit represents gain, benefit, and positive return on effort. May your child profit from their efforts while benefiting others.

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means "to be, question particle, exclamation."

  • To be - A classical copula meaning "is."

  • Will it be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or questioning the future.

  • Question Particle - Expressing inquiry or emphasis.

  • Exclamation - A particle for calling or addressing.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Will it be - Will It Be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or que - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will it be throughout life.

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Exclamation - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.

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means "to overcome, well, to be good at."

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

  • To be Good at - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.

  • Well - Well - Sufficiently; fully - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of well throughout life.

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means "question particle, exclamation, beginning."

Name ideas examples

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Exclamation - Exclamation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of exclamation.

  • 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.

  • First Time - Being first represents leadership, pioneering spirit, and the courage to lead the way. May your child be first in character and courage, leading others with integrity.

  • To Begin - 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.

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means "to love, compassionate, mother."

Name ideas examples

  • To Love - To love is the highest calling, giving oneself for the wellbeing of others. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved, finding life's greatest meaning in love.

  • Compassionate - Compassionate - To show mercy; to be kind - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of compassionate throughout life.

  • Mother - Mothers represent nurturing love, unconditional care, and the warmth of home. May your child embody or honor motherly love—nurturing, unconditional, and warm.

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means "become, accomplish, form."

Name ideas examples

  • Become - Becoming represents transformation, potential realized, and growth. May your child become all they are meant to be.

  • To Become, be Completed, Accomplished, Finished - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.

  • Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.

  • Form - Forming represents shaping, developing, and bringing into being. May your child form good habits and shape their character well.

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means "clear, fine weather, dispel."

  • Clear - Free from clouds.

  • Fine Weather - Good weather with sunshine.

  • Dispel - To clear away worries.

  • Bright - Describes a cheerful atmosphere or outlook.

  • Resolve - To solve a problem or difficulty.

Name ideas examples

  • Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.

  • Fine Weather - Weather patterns reflect the natural order and the acceptance of life's changing seasons. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding meaning in sunshine and storm alike.

  • Dispel - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.

  • Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.

  • Resolve - Resolve - To solve a problem or difficulty - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of resolve throughout life.

means "courtesy, ritual, thanks."

  • Courtesy - Polite Behavior; manners.

  • Ritual - A ceremonial act.

  • Thanks - An expression of gratitude.

  • Bow - A gesture of respect and gratitude.

  • Gift - Monetary or verbal gifts to express appreciation.

  • Respect - Showing respect to others and expressing gratitude.

Name ideas examples

  • Courtesy - Courtesy - Polite Behavior; manners - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of courtesy throughout life.

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

  • Thanks - Thanksgiving represents gratitude, recognition, and appreciation for blessings. May your child live with thanksgiving, grateful for every blessing.

  • Bow - The bow represents respect, humility, and honoring others. May your child bow in respect to those who deserve honor.

  • Gift - Congratulatory gifts represent shared joy, celebration, and the bonds of community. May your child give and receive gifts of celebration, sharing joy with many.

  • Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

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Uses phonetic hiragana/katakana characters without inherent meaning.

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