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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameNemu
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:ねむ
  • Katakanatip:ネム
  • English Syllablestip:ne-mu (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ne-mu (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Nemu
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Nemurin(ねむりん)Click to speech ねむりんNemucchi( ねむっち)Click to speech  ねむっちNemunemu( ねむねむ)Click to speech  ねむねむ

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 nameNemu

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 "Nemu," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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眠夢- Nemu -

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means "to sleep, to die."

  • To Sleep - To rest in a state of unconsciousness.

  • Slumber - A state of sleep.

  • To Die - To pass away (euphemism).

Name ideas examples

  • To Sleep - The ability to sleep represents purposeful action and contribution. May your child sleep with wisdom and good intent.

  • Slumber - Slumber represents a role or one who acts with purpose. May your child be a worthy slumber when called to that role.

  • To Die - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.

means "dream, vision, illusion."

Name ideas examples

  • Dream - Dreams represent aspiration, vision, and the imagination that creates the future. May your child dream boldly, imagining a future worth creating.

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

  • Illusion - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • 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.

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

  • Fleeting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

寧夢- Nemu -

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means "peaceful, rather, tranquil."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Rather - Rather represents a role or one who acts with purpose. May your child be a worthy rather when called to that role.

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

  • Comforting, Reassuring - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Homecoming - Home (家) represents family, security, and the foundation from which we venture forth. May your child always have a home—a place of family, security, and love.

  • Kind, Considerate - Kind/Considerate - Expressing that someone is kind and considerate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of kind/considerate throughout life.

  • Sincere - Sincerity represents authenticity, honesty, and the alignment of heart with action. May your child be sincere in all things, their heart and actions in harmony.

  • Why, What For - Why/What For represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the why/what for's dedication and skill in their life's work.

means "dream, vision, illusion."

Name ideas examples

  • Dream - Dreams represent aspiration, vision, and the imagination that creates the future. May your child dream boldly, imagining a future worth creating.

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

  • Illusion - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • 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.

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

  • Fleeting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

然夢- Nemu -

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means "so, natural, burn."

Name ideas examples

  • So - So - In that manner; thus - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of so throughout life.

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

  • Burn - Fire represents passion, transformation, and purifying energy. May your child burn with passion for worthy causes.

  • Affirmation, Agreement - Affirmation/Agreement represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive affirmation/agreement throughout life.

  • Connective - Connection represents the bonds that link people, ideas, and communities together. May your child connect deeply with others, building bridges of understanding.

  • State - State represents condition, status, and the current circumstance of being. May your child maintain a good state of mind, body, and spirit.

means "dream, vision, illusion."

Name ideas examples

  • Dream - Dreams represent aspiration, vision, and the imagination that creates the future. May your child dream boldly, imagining a future worth creating.

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

  • Illusion - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • 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.

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

  • Fleeting - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

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