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Japanese girl(female) nameNobana
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:のばな
  • Katakanatip:ノバナ
  • English Syllablestip:no-ba-na (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:no-ba-na (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Nobana
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Nobachan(のばちゃん)Click to speech のばちゃんNacchan(なっちゃん)Click to speech なっちゃんNoachan(のあちゃん)Click to speech のあちゃん

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

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

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文星- Nobana -

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means "writing, pattern, culture."

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  • Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.

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

  • Character - Characters (文字) preserve knowledge and enable communication across time. May your child develop strong character and appreciate the power of written words.

  • Currency - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

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

  • Letters - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.

  • Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Penny - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

means "star, celestial, suspect."

  • Star - A celestial body visible at night.

  • Celestial - Relating to the sky or heavens.

  • Suspect - A person under investigation.

  • Aim - A target, a goal.

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  • Star - Stars represent hope, guidance, and the eternal connection between heaven and earth. May your child be a guiding star, leading others with wisdom and shining brightly even in darkness.

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

  • Suspect - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • Aim - Aim - A target, a goal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of aim throughout life.

野花- Nobana -

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means "field, outskirts, civilian."

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  • Field - Fields represent labor, harvest, and the fertile ground for growth. May your child's fields be fertile, their labor bringing abundant harvest.

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

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

  • Area - Area - Domain; realm; range - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of area throughout life.

  • Country House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.

  • Crude - Crude - Plain; unpolished; rustic; vulgar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crude throughout life.

  • Open - Opening represents access, opportunity, and welcoming. May your child open doors of opportunity for themselves and others.

  • Rough - Rough - Unrestrained; wild - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rough throughout life.

  • Uncivilized - Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of uncivilized throughout life.

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

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

means "flower, flower-like, to bloom."

Name ideas examples

  • Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.

  • Flower-like - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.

  • To Bloom - Blooming represents the fulfillment of potential and the courage to reveal one's true beauty. May your child bloom fearlessly, revealing their true beauty when the time is right.

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

  • Cherry Blossom - Cherry blossoms (桜) embody the Japanese concept of mono no aware—the bittersweet beauty of impermanence. May your child live fully in each moment like the cherry blossom, embracing life's beautiful transience.

  • Congratulatory Gift - Congratulatory gifts represent shared joy, celebration, and the bonds of community. May your child give and receive gifts of celebration, sharing joy with many.

  • Glare - Glare represents intense focus, brightness, and commanding attention. May your child shine with brilliance that draws positive attention.

  • Plum Blossoms - Plum blossoms represent resilience and hope, blooming bravely while snow still covers the ground. May your child bloom with courage like the plum, bringing hope even in winter's coldest days.

  • Popular - Popularity represents acceptance, appeal, and connection with many. May your child be popular for their kindness and character.

  • Splendid Things - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.

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