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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameNiya
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:にや
  • Katakanatip:ニヤ
  • English Syllablestip:ni-ya (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ni-ya (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Niya
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Nyanchan(にゃんちゃん)Click to speech にゃんちゃんNyanko( にゃんこ)Click to speech  にゃんこNiichan( にーちゃん)Click to speech  にーちゃん

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 nameNiya

Kanji Names & Meanings - 6 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 "Niya," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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仁弥- Niya -

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means "benevolence, humanity, kernel."

Name ideas examples

  • Benevolence - Benevolence (仁) is the highest Confucian virtue, representing love for all humanity. May your child's heart overflow with benevolence, loving others as they love themselves.

  • Humanity - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

  • Kernel - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

  • Affection - Affection represents warmth, caring connection, and tender love. May your child give and receive deep affection.

  • Fruit - Fruit represents the sweet rewards of patience and cultivation. May your child enjoy the fruits of their labor and share abundance with others.

  • Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.

means "universal, long time, to mend."

Name ideas examples

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

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

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

  • Extensively - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.

  • Finally - Finally - To come to an end or conclusion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.

  • Increasingly - Increasingly - More and more; further - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of increasingly throughout life.

虹萌- Niya -

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means "rainbow, to disturb."

Name ideas examples

  • Rainbow - Rain is a blessing that nourishes the rice fields, symbolizing abundance, renewal, and purification. May your child bring refreshing renewal to others, nurturing growth wherever they go.

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

  • Discord - Discord - To be in disagreement or dispute - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of discord throughout life.

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

  • Turmoil - Turmoil - To be in a state of confusion or chaos - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of turmoil throughout life.

means "sprout, bud, arise."

Name ideas examples

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

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

  • Bud - Bud - The first sign of growth - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of bud throughout life.

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

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

二耶- Niya -

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means "two, again, second."

Name ideas examples

  • Two - Two represents partnership, duality, and the balance of complementary opposites. May your child find their perfect complement, balanced in partnership and duality.

  • Again - Again - Once More; a second time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of again throughout life.

  • Second - Second - The second in order; next - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of second throughout life.

  • Different - Difference represents uniqueness, diversity, and the richness of variety. May your child celebrate differences, finding richness in life's variety.

  • Doubt - Doubt represents questioning, discernment, and the path to deeper truth. May your child doubt wisely, questioning their way to deeper truth.

means "question particle, father, transliteration."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Father - Fathers represent protection, guidance, and the strength that supports the family. May your child honor fatherhood, whether as a strong protector or one who respects paternal wisdom.

  • Transliteration - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Evil - Understanding what is harmful teaches the value of what is good. May your child recognize and avoid what is harmful while pursuing good.

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

  • Rhetorical Device - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.

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

means "benevolence, humanity, kernel."

Name ideas examples

  • Benevolence - Benevolence (仁) is the highest Confucian virtue, representing love for all humanity. May your child's heart overflow with benevolence, loving others as they love themselves.

  • Humanity - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

  • Kernel - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

  • Affection - Affection represents warmth, caring connection, and tender love. May your child give and receive deep affection.

  • Fruit - Fruit represents the sweet rewards of patience and cultivation. May your child enjoy the fruits of their labor and share abundance with others.

  • Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.

means "arrow, straight, to vow."

Name ideas examples

  • Arrow - Arrow - A projectile shot from a bow - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of arrow throughout life.

  • Straight - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and the shortest path to truth. May your child be straight and honest, taking the direct path of integrity.

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

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

  • Bestow - Bestowing represents generosity, blessing, and giving of gifts. May your child bestow blessings upon others throughout their life.

  • Feces - Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of feces throughout life.

means "benevolence, humanity, kernel."

Name ideas examples

  • Benevolence - Benevolence (仁) is the highest Confucian virtue, representing love for all humanity. May your child's heart overflow with benevolence, loving others as they love themselves.

  • Humanity - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

  • Kernel - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

  • Affection - Affection represents warmth, caring connection, and tender love. May your child give and receive deep affection.

  • Fruit - Fruit represents the sweet rewards of patience and cultivation. May your child enjoy the fruits of their labor and share abundance with others.

  • Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.

means "question particle, father, transliteration."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Father - Fathers represent protection, guidance, and the strength that supports the family. May your child honor fatherhood, whether as a strong protector or one who respects paternal wisdom.

  • Transliteration - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Evil - Understanding what is harmful teaches the value of what is good. May your child recognize and avoid what is harmful while pursuing good.

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

  • Rhetorical Device - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.

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

二矢- Niya -

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means "two, again, second."

Name ideas examples

  • Two - Two represents partnership, duality, and the balance of complementary opposites. May your child find their perfect complement, balanced in partnership and duality.

  • Again - Again - Once More; a second time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of again throughout life.

  • Second - Second - The second in order; next - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of second throughout life.

  • Different - Difference represents uniqueness, diversity, and the richness of variety. May your child celebrate differences, finding richness in life's variety.

  • Doubt - Doubt represents questioning, discernment, and the path to deeper truth. May your child doubt wisely, questioning their way to deeper truth.

means "arrow, straight, to vow."

Name ideas examples

  • Arrow - Arrow - A projectile shot from a bow - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of arrow throughout life.

  • Straight - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and the shortest path to truth. May your child be straight and honest, taking the direct path of integrity.

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

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

  • Bestow - Bestowing represents generosity, blessing, and giving of gifts. May your child bestow blessings upon others throughout their life.

  • Feces - Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of feces throughout life.

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