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Japanese boy(male) nameNayu
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:なゆ
  • Katakanatip:ナユ
  • English Syllablestip:na-yu (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:na-yu (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Nayu
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Nayucchi(なゆっち)Click to speech なゆっちNyuken( なゅけん)Click to speech  なゅけんNattsu( なっつ)Click to speech  なっつ

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 4 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 "Nayu," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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凪優- Nayu -

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means "calm, lull."

Name ideas examples

  • Calm - Calmness represents inner peace, self-control, and the stillness from which wisdom arises. May your child remain calm in all circumstances, finding peace in the storm.

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

means "excellent, gentle."

  • Abundant - Relaxed and with plenty of room.

  • Harmonious - Peaceful and harmonious.

  • Highest - The highest ranking in evaluations such as performance.

  • Kind - Refined and beautiful.

  • Outstanding - Superior to others.

  • Skilled - A performer or entertainer.

Name ideas examples

  • Abundant - Abundance represents the overflowing blessings that come from a generous universe. May your child live abundantly, overflowing with blessings to share.

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

  • Highest - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.

  • Kind - Kindness represents compassion, consideration, and gentle treatment. May your child be kind to all they meet.

  • Outstanding - Being outstanding represents excellence, standing apart, and notable achievement. May your child be outstanding in character and contribution.

  • Skilled - Skilled - A performer or entertainer - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of skilled throughout life.

凪悠- Nayu -

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means "calm, lull."

Name ideas examples

  • Calm - Calmness represents inner peace, self-control, and the stillness from which wisdom arises. May your child remain calm in all circumstances, finding peace in the storm.

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

means "distant, leisurely, eternal."

Name ideas examples

  • Distant - Distance represents perspective, longing, and far-reaching vision. May your child see distant goals clearly and work toward them.

  • Leisurely - Leisurely - Relaxed and unhurried - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of leisurely throughout life.

  • Eternal - Eternity transcends time, representing that which endures forever beyond change. May your child create things of eternal value, leaving a legacy that transcends time.

  • Far - Distance represents reach, vision, and the ability to connect across space. May your child's influence reach far, connecting with many across great distances.

  • Long-lasting - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

  • Serene - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.

那優- Nayu -

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means "many, beautiful, peaceful."

Name ideas examples

  • Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Question Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

means "excellent, gentle."

  • Abundant - Relaxed and with plenty of room.

  • Harmonious - Peaceful and harmonious.

  • Highest - The highest ranking in evaluations such as performance.

  • Kind - Refined and beautiful.

  • Outstanding - Superior to others.

  • Skilled - A performer or entertainer.

Name ideas examples

  • Abundant - Abundance represents the overflowing blessings that come from a generous universe. May your child live abundantly, overflowing with blessings to share.

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

  • Highest - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.

  • Kind - Kindness represents compassion, consideration, and gentle treatment. May your child be kind to all they meet.

  • Outstanding - Being outstanding represents excellence, standing apart, and notable achievement. May your child be outstanding in character and contribution.

  • Skilled - Skilled - A performer or entertainer - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of skilled throughout life.

那悠- Nayu -

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means "many, beautiful, peaceful."

Name ideas examples

  • Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Question Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

means "distant, leisurely, eternal."

Name ideas examples

  • Distant - Distance represents perspective, longing, and far-reaching vision. May your child see distant goals clearly and work toward them.

  • Leisurely - Leisurely - Relaxed and unhurried - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of leisurely throughout life.

  • Eternal - Eternity transcends time, representing that which endures forever beyond change. May your child create things of eternal value, leaving a legacy that transcends time.

  • Far - Distance represents reach, vision, and the ability to connect across space. May your child's influence reach far, connecting with many across great distances.

  • Long-lasting - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

  • Serene - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.

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