Share this link via
Or copy link
Below are navigation links that will take you to the main text and navigation menus.
26,551 first names, 70,620 last names, 333,585 kanji variations.
one of the best Japanese name search tools for your baby!
Narucchi(なるっち)Nacchan(なっちゃん)
Runrun(るんるん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname: Naru
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 "Naru," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
成 means "to become, to accomplish, to succeed."
To Become, Be Completed, Accomplished, Finished - To change/transform.
To Accomplish, Achieve, Fulfill - To make/finish/complete.
To Be Orderly, Well Formed, Finished - To be settled/completed.
To Reconcile, Harmonize, Pacify - To settle disputes and bring stability.
To show respect for someone's departure or arrival.
Accomplishment, Achievement - To signify the completion of a task or goal, and to encourage the baby to strive for success.
Harmony, Peace - To signify the importance of living in harmony with others, and to encourage the baby to be a peacemaker.
Respect - To signify the importance of showing respect for others, and to encourage the baby to be respectful.
愛 means "love, affection, fondness."
To Love - To feel deep affection and care for someone or something.
To Cherish - To hold someone or something in high regard and treat them with great care.
To Adore - To feel great admiration and fondness for someone or something.
To Be Fond Of - To have a strong liking for someone or something.
To Be Devoted To - To be dedicated and loyal to someone or something.
Love - To express the deep love and affection that parents have for their child.
Cherish - To emphasize the importance of cherishing and protecting the child.
Adore - To express the admiration and fondness that parents have for their child.
Devotion - To express the dedication and loyalty that parents have for their child.
為 means "for, sake, purpose."
To Do, To Act, To Perform - To take action and do something.
To Become, To Be Completed - To reach a state of completion.
To Govern, To Manage, To Organize - To take control and manage something.
To Imitate, To Learn By Imitation - To copy and learn from something.
To Express A Question Or Contradiction - To express a question or contradiction.
成 means "to become, to accomplish, to succeed."
To Become, Be Completed, Accomplished, Finished - To change/transform.
To Accomplish, Achieve, Fulfill - To make/finish/complete.
To Be Orderly, Well Formed, Finished - To be settled/completed.
To Reconcile, Harmonize, Pacify - To settle disputes and bring stability.
To show respect for someone's departure or arrival.
Accomplishment, Achievement - To signify the completion of a task or goal, and to encourage the baby to strive for success.
Harmony, Peace - To signify the importance of living in harmony with others, and to encourage the baby to be a peacemaker.
Respect - To signify the importance of showing respect for others, and to encourage the baby to be respectful.
留 means "detain, stop, remain."
七 means "seven."
Seven - Symbolizing completeness, perfection, and good luck.
Seventh - Representing the seventh in a series, such as the seventh child in a family.
Seventh Time - Symbolizing a new beginning or a fresh start.
Seven Times - Representing the idea of perseverance and resilience.
Seven Degrees - Symbolizing the idea of progress and growth.
Many Times - Representing the idea of abundance and prosperity.
Many Times Over - Representing the idea of abundance and prosperity.
琉 means "gemstone, precious stone."
Jewel - A type of gemstone called "Ruri" (琉璃).
七 means "seven."
Seven - Symbolizing completeness, perfection, and good luck.
Seventh - Representing the seventh in a series, such as the seventh child in a family.
Seventh Time - Symbolizing a new beginning or a fresh start.
Seven Times - Representing the idea of perseverance and resilience.
Seven Degrees - Symbolizing the idea of progress and growth.
Many Times - Representing the idea of abundance and prosperity.
Many Times Over - Representing the idea of abundance and prosperity.
瑠 means "lapis lazuli."
Jewel - Used to refer to the gemstone "lapis lazuli" (瑠璃).
Precious - Symbolizing the preciousness of a baby.
Gemstone - Representing the beauty and rarity of a baby.
Brilliance - Signifying the brilliance and sparkle of a baby.
七 means "seven."
Seven - Symbolizing completeness, perfection, and good luck.
Seventh - Representing the seventh in a series, such as the seventh child in a family.
Seventh Time - Symbolizing a new beginning or a fresh start.
Seven Times - Representing the idea of perseverance and resilience.
Seven Degrees - Symbolizing the idea of progress and growth.
Many Times - Representing the idea of abundance and prosperity.
Many Times Over - Representing the idea of abundance and prosperity.
留 means "detain, stop, remain."
南 means "south, southern."
South - A direction or orientation. To go south.
A character used to transcribe the sound of Sanskrit (Bongo).
South - This kanji that symbolizes the idea of going forward and making progress.
This kanji that symbolizes the idea of transcending boundaries and cultures.
琉 means "gemstone, precious stone."
Jewel - A type of gemstone called "Ruri" (琉璃).
成 means "to become, to accomplish, to succeed."
To Become, Be Completed, Accomplished, Finished - To change/transform.
To Accomplish, Achieve, Fulfill - To make/finish/complete.
To Be Orderly, Well Formed, Finished - To be settled/completed.
To Reconcile, Harmonize, Pacify - To settle disputes and bring stability.
To show respect for someone's departure or arrival.
Accomplishment, Achievement - To signify the completion of a task or goal, and to encourage the baby to strive for success.
Harmony, Peace - To signify the importance of living in harmony with others, and to encourage the baby to be a peacemaker.
Respect - To signify the importance of showing respect for others, and to encourage the baby to be respectful.
流 means "stream, flow, current."
Flow - To flow, to stream, for water to flow, to drift, to wander.
Spread - To spread, to disseminate, to pass on.
Exile - To exile as a punishment, to send away to a distant place.
Stream - A stream, a flowing river, a changing state.
Fellowship - Companions, bloodline, same kind.
Status - Quality, class, rank, social standing.
Unfounded - Something without basis, something done carelessly, something uncertain.
Counting - A way of counting flags or brooms.
Flow - It symbolizes the idea of a continuous, steady flow of life. It can also represent the idea of a journey, with the baby being the one who is flowing through life.
Spread - It symbolizes the idea of spreading joy and happiness. It can also represent the idea of sharing knowledge and wisdom with others.
Transmit - It symbolizes the idea of passing on knowledge and wisdom to the next generation. It can also represent the idea of connecting people and cultures.
Exile - It symbolizes the idea of being exiled from one's home. It can also represent the idea of being forced to leave one's home and start anew.
Stream - It symbolizes the idea of a continuous, steady flow of life. It can also represent the idea of a journey, with the baby being the one who is flowing through life.
Kin - It symbolizes the idea of family and community
成 means "to become, to accomplish, to succeed."
To Become, Be Completed, Accomplished, Finished - To change/transform.
To Accomplish, Achieve, Fulfill - To make/finish/complete.
To Be Orderly, Well Formed, Finished - To be settled/completed.
To Reconcile, Harmonize, Pacify - To settle disputes and bring stability.
To show respect for someone's departure or arrival.
Accomplishment, Achievement - To signify the completion of a task or goal, and to encourage the baby to strive for success.
Harmony, Peace - To signify the importance of living in harmony with others, and to encourage the baby to be a peacemaker.
Respect - To signify the importance of showing respect for others, and to encourage the baby to be respectful.
琉 means "gemstone, precious stone."
Jewel - A type of gemstone called "Ruri" (琉璃).
成 means "to become, to accomplish, to succeed."
To Become, Be Completed, Accomplished, Finished - To change/transform.
To Accomplish, Achieve, Fulfill - To make/finish/complete.
To Be Orderly, Well Formed, Finished - To be settled/completed.
To Reconcile, Harmonize, Pacify - To settle disputes and bring stability.
To show respect for someone's departure or arrival.
Accomplishment, Achievement - To signify the completion of a task or goal, and to encourage the baby to strive for success.
Harmony, Peace - To signify the importance of living in harmony with others, and to encourage the baby to be a peacemaker.
Respect - To signify the importance of showing respect for others, and to encourage the baby to be respectful.
瑠 means "lapis lazuli."
Jewel - Used to refer to the gemstone "lapis lazuli" (瑠璃).
Precious - Symbolizing the preciousness of a baby.
Gemstone - Representing the beauty and rarity of a baby.
Brilliance - Signifying the brilliance and sparkle of a baby.
波 means "wave, billow, surge."
Wave - Movement of the water surface caused by the wind. Also, something in a wave-like shape.
Ripple - When a wave is created.
Something that is transmitted like a wave. Something that moves like a wave.
Abbreviation of the country name "Poland" (波蘭).
Wave - A symbol of strength and power, as well as a reminder of the beauty of nature.
Ripple - A reminder of the power of small actions and the importance of making a positive impact.
Something That Is Transmitted Like A Wave - A reminder of the power of communication and the importance of connecting with others.
琉 means "gemstone, precious stone."
Jewel - A type of gemstone called "Ruri" (琉璃).
渚 means "anxiety, worry, trouble."
Water's Edge - The edge of a body of water, such as a river or lake.
Shore - A small island formed in the middle of a river or lake.
Waves - The ripples and waves created by the wind or other forces on the surface of a body of water.
琉 means "gemstone, precious stone."
Jewel - A type of gemstone called "Ruri" (琉璃).
茄 means "eggplant, aubergine."
Lotus - A plant with a large, round, flat, and waxy leaf that grows in water.
Eggplant - A vegetable with a glossy, purple-black skin and white flesh.
瑠 means "lapis lazuli."
Jewel - Used to refer to the gemstone "lapis lazuli" (瑠璃).
Precious - Symbolizing the preciousness of a baby.
Gemstone - Representing the beauty and rarity of a baby.
Brilliance - Signifying the brilliance and sparkle of a baby.
那 means "that, that one."
Many - Refers to a large quantity or amount.
Beautiful - Refers to something that is aesthetically pleasing.
Peaceful - Refers to a state of tranquility or serenity.
Question Mark, Contradiction - Used to express doubt or a contradiction.
Abundance - This kanji conveys the idea of abundance and plenty, making it a suitable choice for a baby's name to signify a life of abundance and prosperity.
Beauty - The kanji also carries the meaning of beauty, making it a great choice for a baby's name to signify a life of beauty and grace.
Peace - The kanji also carries the meaning of peace, making it a great choice for a baby's name to signify a life of peace and tranquility.
Question - The kanji can also be used to express a question or contradiction, making it a suitable choice for a baby's name to signify a life of curiosity and exploration.
瑠 means "lapis lazuli."
Jewel - Used to refer to the gemstone "lapis lazuli" (瑠璃).
Precious - Symbolizing the preciousness of a baby.
Gemstone - Representing the beauty and rarity of a baby.
Brilliance - Signifying the brilliance and sparkle of a baby.
那 means "that, that one."
Many - Refers to a large quantity or amount.
Beautiful - Refers to something that is aesthetically pleasing.
Peaceful - Refers to a state of tranquility or serenity.
Question Mark, Contradiction - Used to express doubt or a contradiction.
Abundance - This kanji conveys the idea of abundance and plenty, making it a suitable choice for a baby's name to signify a life of abundance and prosperity.
Beauty - The kanji also carries the meaning of beauty, making it a great choice for a baby's name to signify a life of beauty and grace.
Peace - The kanji also carries the meaning of peace, making it a great choice for a baby's name to signify a life of peace and tranquility.
Question - The kanji can also be used to express a question or contradiction, making it a suitable choice for a baby's name to signify a life of curiosity and exploration.
留 means "detain, stop, remain."
Names that have the same gender and start with N.
5,560 views
11,626 views
6,237 views
4,779 views
6,757 views
1,470 views
3,572 views
1,378 views
2,985 views
2,234 views
Here are some sample tags. Choose 'English word meanings' and try searching for any English word you like!
Sort by: Most Kanji Variations
Sorts names by how many different kanji spellings they have. In general, names with more variants tend to be more familiar and widespread in Japan (with some exceptions).
Sort by: Most Viewed
Sorts names by page views on this site. Views reflect global traffic (including Japan), so this does not represent popularity among Japanese people only. A high view count does not necessarily mean the name is famous in Japan.
What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
What is English Transcription?
“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
Households
Sorts surnames by the estimated number of Japanese households that use them. More households generally indicates a more common or well-known surname.
About our last-name data