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Japanese boy(male) nameNatsume
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:なつめ
  • Katakanatip:ナツメ
  • English Syllablestip:na-tsu-me (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:na-tsu-me (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Natsume
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Nacchan(なっちゃん)Click to speech なっちゃんMemekun( めめくん)Click to speech  めめくんTsumeChan( つめちゃん)Click to speech  つめちゃん

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 nameNatsume

Kanji Names & Meanings - 8 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 "Natsume," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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夏目- Natsume -

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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 "eye, item, appearance."

  • Eye - The organ of sight.

  • Item - A Category; a division.

  • Appearance - Looks; how things seem.

  • Counter - A suffix for ordinal numbers.

  • Discernment - The ability to distinguish or recognize.

  • Head - A person in charge.

  • Look - To observe or examine.

  • Mesh - The holes in a net or sieve.

  • Name - A title or label.

  • Officer - The fourth rank of a government official.

  • Order - A way of counting or ranking things.

  • Point - An essential element or detail.

  • Taxonomy - A unit of biological classification.

Name ideas examples

  • Eye - Eyes represent perception, understanding, and the window to the soul. May your child see clearly with eyes that perceive truth and understand deeply.

  • Item - Item - A Category; a division - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of item throughout life.

  • Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.

  • Counter - Counter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the counter's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Discernment - Discernment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive discernment throughout life.

  • Head - Head represents leadership, thought, and the directing principle of action. May your child lead with wisdom, their head guiding good decisions.

  • Look - Looking represents seeking, attention, and directed focus. May your child look for the good and find it everywhere.

  • Mesh - Mesh - The holes in a net or sieve - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of mesh throughout life.

  • Name - Naming represents identity, recognition, and giving meaning. May your child's name bring them honor and purpose.

  • Officer - Officer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the officer's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.

  • Point - Points represent focus, direction, and specific meaning. May your child make their points clearly and listen to others.

  • Taxonomy - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

夏芽- Natsume -

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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 "bud, sprout, beginning."

  • Bud - A new growth on a plant.

  • Sprout - To begin to grow.

  • Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.

  • Start - The beginning of something.

Name ideas examples

  • Bud - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.

  • Sprout - Sprouts symbolize new beginnings and the breakthrough of life through obstacles. May your child break through obstacles with the sprout's determined growth.

  • Sign - Signs represent communication, indication, and meaningful symbols. May your child recognize important signs and communicate clearly.

  • Start - Starting represents beginning, initiative, and fresh starts. May your child start new ventures with courage and enthusiasm.

夏瑪- Natsume -

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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 "gemstone, agate."

  • Agate - A colorful semi-precious stone.

Name ideas examples

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

夏馬- Natsume -

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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 "horse, large, shogi piece."

  • Horse - A mammal of the equine family; a domesticated animal.

  • Large - A metaphor for something big.

  • Shogi Piece - The "dragon horse" or "knight" in Japanese chess.

  • Metaphor - A large animal used as a metaphor.

Name ideas examples

  • Horse - The horse (午) symbolizes freedom, vitality, and the spirit of adventure. May your child run free like the horse, full of energy and adventurous spirit.

  • Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.

  • Shogi Piece - Darkness teaches the value of light and the peace of rest. May your child find peace in quiet moments and value the light.

  • Metaphor - Metaphor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the metaphor's dedication and skill in their life's work.

捺芽- Natsume -

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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 "bud, sprout, beginning."

  • Bud - A new growth on a plant.

  • Sprout - To begin to grow.

  • Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.

  • Start - The beginning of something.

Name ideas examples

  • Bud - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.

  • Sprout - Sprouts symbolize new beginnings and the breakthrough of life through obstacles. May your child break through obstacles with the sprout's determined growth.

  • Sign - Signs represent communication, indication, and meaningful symbols. May your child recognize important signs and communicate clearly.

  • Start - Starting represents beginning, initiative, and fresh starts. May your child start new ventures with courage and enthusiasm.

捺要- Natsume -

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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 "need, essential, summarize."

Name ideas examples

  • Need - Needing represents requirements, dependence, and humility. May your child recognize their needs and meet the needs of others.

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

  • Summarize - Summarize - To Condense; to conclude - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of summarize throughout life.

  • Accounting - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Ambush, Wait - Ambush/Wait - To ambush, to welcome, to wait - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ambush/wait throughout life.

  • Bind, Vow - Bind/Vow - To bind, to swear, to promise, to covenant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of bind/vow throughout life.

  • Certainly, Definitely - Certainly/Definitely - Certainly, definitely - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of certainly/definitely throughout life.

  • Govern, Organize - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.

  • Necessary, Important - Necessary/Important - To require, to be essential, to be important, to s - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of necessary/important throughout life.

  • Request, Desire - Request/Desire - To ask for, to wish for - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of request/desire throughout life.

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

  • Waist - Waist represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the waist's dedication and skill in their life's work.

なつめ- Natsume -

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Uses phonetic hiragana/katakana characters without inherent meaning.

奈津瞳- Natsume -

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means "fruit tree, question particle."

  • Fruit Tree - A type of crab apple or apple-like tree.

  • Question Particle - An interrogative or rhetorical expression.

  • Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.

Name ideas examples

  • Fruit Tree - Fruit trees represent patient cultivation and sweet harvest. May your child cultivate and harvest sweetness.

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

  • Nashi - Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of nashi throughout life.

means "port, ferry crossing, fluid."

  • Port - A harbor for ships.

  • Ferry Crossing - A place to cross water.

  • Fluid - Body liquids like saliva.

  • Clue, Guide - A hint or indication that can be used to lead someone in the right direction.

  • Moisture - Water that seeps, gushes, overflows, or moistens something.

Name ideas examples

  • Port - Port - A harbor for ships - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of port throughout life.

  • Ferry Crossing - The ferry crossing represents transition, helpful passage, and guided journey. May your child be helped across life's waters.

  • Fluid - Fluid - Body liquids like saliva - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fluid throughout life.

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

  • Moisture - Moisture represents subtle nourishment, gentle sustenance, and pervasive blessing. May your child receive pervasive blessings.

means "pupil, innocent gaze."

  • Pupil - The dark center of the eye; the window of the soul.

  • Innocent Gaze - Looking with pure, unknowing eyes.

  • Ignorance - A lack of knowledge or understanding.

  • Unconsciously Looking - A state of looking without thought or awareness.

Name ideas examples

  • Pupil - Wind represents change, movement, and the breath of nature. May your child move freely like the wind, bringing fresh energy.

  • Innocent Gaze - The innocent gaze represents pure seeing, childlike wonder, and unclouded vision. May your child retain pure vision.

  • Ignorance - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Unconsciously Looking - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

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