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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameNatsuma
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:なつま
  • Katakanatip:ナツマ
  • English Syllablestip:na-tsu-ma (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:na-tsu-ma (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Natsuma
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Nacchan(なっちゃん)Click to speech なっちゃんTsumachan( つまちゃん)Click to speech  つまちゃんNatsumin( なつみん)Click to speech  なつみん

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

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

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

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夏茉- Natsuma -

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means "summer, grand, xia dynasty."

  • Summer - One of the four seasons; from the start of summer to the start of autumn; around June to August.

  • Grand - Large; flourishing; prosperous.

  • Xia Dynasty - The name of the oldest legendary dynasty in China.

Name ideas examples

  • Summer - Summer (夏) represents vitality, growth at its peak, and the fullness of life's energy. May your child embody summer's vibrant energy, living life at its fullest and brightest.

  • Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.

  • Xia 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.

means "jasmine, fragrant."

Name ideas examples

  • Jasmine - Jasmine symbolizes grace, elegance, and the sweet fragrance of virtue. Its white blossoms represent purity and auspiciousness. May your child spread the gentle fragrance of jasmine, bringing sweetness to all they meet.

  • Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.

  • Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.

  • Fragrance - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a sweet fragrance wherever they go.

捺晦舞- Natsuma -

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means "press, stamp."

  • Press - To push down firmly.

  • Stamp - To impress with a seal.

  • Secure - To secure something in place.

Name ideas examples

  • Press - Press - To push down firmly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of press throughout life.

  • Stamp - The stamp represents marking, authenticating, and leaving impression. May your child leave good impressions.

  • Secure - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

means "dark, last day, to hide."

  • Dark - Dim; unclear; hard to understand.

  • Last Day - The final day of the lunar month.

  • To Hide - To Conceal; to make undetectable.

  • Conceal - To make something difficult to find or understand.

Name ideas examples

  • Dark - Darkness represents mystery, the unknown, and the potential for hidden growth. May your child not fear the dark, finding growth even in uncertain times.

  • Last Day - Day represents light, activity, and the opportunities each sunrise brings. May your child greet each day with gratitude, seizing its opportunities.

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

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

means "to dance, to spin, to toy with."

  • To Dance - To move rhythmically to music, often in a group.

  • To Toy with - To handle as one pleases.

  • Play With - To handle or manipulate something in a playful or mischievous way.

  • Encourage - To give support, confidence, or hope to someone.

  • Stir Up - To cause excitement or enthusiasm.

  • Whirl - To spin or rotate rapidly.

Name ideas examples

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

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

  • Play With - Play represents joy, creativity, and the balance essential to a full life. May your child never forget to play, keeping joy and creativity alive.

  • Encourage - Encouraging represents support, motivation, and lifting others up. May your child encourage others, spreading confidence and hope.

  • Stir Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.

  • Whirl - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.

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