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Japanese boy(male) nameTakenao
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:たけなお
  • Katakanatip:タケナオ
  • English transcriptionstip:Takenao
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Takechan(たけちゃん)Click to speech たけちゃんNaokun( なおくん)Click to speech  なおくんTakenaokun( たけなおくん)Click to speech  たけなおくん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 12 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 choices for "Takenao," sorted by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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毅直- Takenao -

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means "perseverance, fortitude, determination."

  • Strong - Having great strength or power.

  • Resolute - Having or showing firm determination.

  • Determined - Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.

Name ideas examples

  • Strength - The quality or state of being strong, physical power or capacity.

  • Resilience - The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, toughness.

  • Courage - The ability to do something that frightens one, bravery.

means "straight, direct, honest."

  • Straight - Not bent or curved

  • Honest - Being truthful and sincere.

  • Direct - Without anything or anyone in between.

  • Fix - To make something right or correct.

  • Extend - To make something longer or wider.

  • Hit - To come into contact with something.

  • Immediately - Without delay.

  • Value - Price or worth of something.

  • Deserve - To have value or worth.

  • Return - To go back to the original state.

  • Steadfast - Unwavering and determined.

Name ideas examples

  • Honest - Being truthful and sincere.

  • Direct - Without anything or anyone in between.

  • Extend - To make something longer or wider.

  • Immediately - Without delay.

  • Value - Price or worth of something.

  • Deserve - To have value or worth.

  • Return - To go back to the original state.

  • Steadfast - Unwavering and determined.

健直- Takenao -

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means "healthy, strong, robust."

  • Healthy - Physically strong and robust.

  • Powerful - Having great strength and power.

  • Long Lasting - Having the ability to last for a long time.

Name ideas examples

  • Healthy - This kanji that conveys physical strength and robustness.

  • Powerful - This kanji that conveys great strength and power.

  • Long Lasting - This kanji that conveys the ability to last for a long time.

means "straight, direct, honest."

  • Straight - Not bent or curved

  • Honest - Being truthful and sincere.

  • Direct - Without anything or anyone in between.

  • Fix - To make something right or correct.

  • Extend - To make something longer or wider.

  • Hit - To come into contact with something.

  • Immediately - Without delay.

  • Value - Price or worth of something.

  • Deserve - To have value or worth.

  • Return - To go back to the original state.

  • Steadfast - Unwavering and determined.

Name ideas examples

  • Honest - Being truthful and sincere.

  • Direct - Without anything or anyone in between.

  • Extend - To make something longer or wider.

  • Immediately - Without delay.

  • Value - Price or worth of something.

  • Deserve - To have value or worth.

  • Return - To go back to the original state.

  • Steadfast - Unwavering and determined.

剛尚- Takenao -

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means "strong, sturdy, tough."

  • Strong - Having great physical or mental strength.

  • Firm - Having a solid, almost unyielding structure or consistency.

  • Sturdy - Strong and durable.

  • Resolute - Having a strong determination and a firm purpose.

  • Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature.

  • Precise - Exact and accurate.

  • Immediate - Happening or done without delay.

Name ideas examples

  • Strong - Having great physical or mental strength, suggesting a baby who will be resilient and brave.

  • Firm - Having a solid, almost unyielding structure or consistency, suggesting a baby who will be reliable and dependable.

  • Sturdy - Strong and durable, suggesting a baby who will be reliable and hardworking.

  • Resolute - Having a strong determination and a firm purpose, suggesting a baby who will be determined and persistent.

  • Precise - Exact and accurate, suggesting a baby who will be meticulous and detail-oriented.

means "still, yet, further, more."

  • To respect and revere.

  • To add or attach.

  • To make higher or elevate.

  • To wish or desire.

  • To read as “nao”, meaning “on top of that” or “furthermore”.

  • To read as “nao”, meaning “still” or “as before”.

  • To read as “koinegawakuwa”, meaning “to wish for” or “to hope for”.

Name ideas examples

  • Respect - To honor and revere, to show admiration and appreciation.

  • Elevation - To raise up, to make higher or greater.

  • Wish - To desire, to hope for, to long for.

剛猶- Takenao -

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means "strong, sturdy, tough."

  • Strong - Having great physical or mental strength.

  • Firm - Having a solid, almost unyielding structure or consistency.

  • Sturdy - Strong and durable.

  • Resolute - Having a strong determination and a firm purpose.

  • Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature.

  • Precise - Exact and accurate.

  • Immediate - Happening or done without delay.

Name ideas examples

  • Strong - Having great physical or mental strength, suggesting a baby who will be resilient and brave.

  • Firm - Having a solid, almost unyielding structure or consistency, suggesting a baby who will be reliable and dependable.

  • Sturdy - Strong and durable, suggesting a baby who will be reliable and hardworking.

  • Resolute - Having a strong determination and a firm purpose, suggesting a baby who will be determined and persistent.

  • Precise - Exact and accurate, suggesting a baby who will be meticulous and detail-oriented.

means "still, yet, furthermore."

  • To take one's time, to be relaxed and unhurried.

  • To hesitate, to be hesitant and uncertain.

  • To read as "nao...gotoshi" and to mean "just like... "

Name ideas examples

  • Calm And Relaxed - This is a great name for a baby who is peaceful and relaxed. It conveys a sense of tranquility and serenity.

  • Hesitant - This is a great name for a baby who is hesitant or unsure. It conveys a sense of caution and deliberation.

剛直- Takenao -

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means "strong, sturdy, tough."

  • Strong - Having great physical or mental strength.

  • Firm - Having a solid, almost unyielding structure or consistency.

  • Sturdy - Strong and durable.

  • Resolute - Having a strong determination and a firm purpose.

  • Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature.

  • Precise - Exact and accurate.

  • Immediate - Happening or done without delay.

Name ideas examples

  • Strong - Having great physical or mental strength, suggesting a baby who will be resilient and brave.

  • Firm - Having a solid, almost unyielding structure or consistency, suggesting a baby who will be reliable and dependable.

  • Sturdy - Strong and durable, suggesting a baby who will be reliable and hardworking.

  • Resolute - Having a strong determination and a firm purpose, suggesting a baby who will be determined and persistent.

  • Precise - Exact and accurate, suggesting a baby who will be meticulous and detail-oriented.

means "straight, direct, honest."

  • Straight - Not bent or curved

  • Honest - Being truthful and sincere.

  • Direct - Without anything or anyone in between.

  • Fix - To make something right or correct.

  • Extend - To make something longer or wider.

  • Hit - To come into contact with something.

  • Immediately - Without delay.

  • Value - Price or worth of something.

  • Deserve - To have value or worth.

  • Return - To go back to the original state.

  • Steadfast - Unwavering and determined.

Name ideas examples

  • Honest - Being truthful and sincere.

  • Direct - Without anything or anyone in between.

  • Extend - To make something longer or wider.

  • Immediately - Without delay.

  • Value - Price or worth of something.

  • Deserve - To have value or worth.

  • Return - To go back to the original state.

  • Steadfast - Unwavering and determined.

剛真- Takenao -

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means "strong, sturdy, tough."

  • Strong - Having great physical or mental strength.

  • Firm - Having a solid, almost unyielding structure or consistency.

  • Sturdy - Strong and durable.

  • Resolute - Having a strong determination and a firm purpose.

  • Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature.

  • Precise - Exact and accurate.

  • Immediate - Happening or done without delay.

Name ideas examples

  • Strong - Having great physical or mental strength, suggesting a baby who will be resilient and brave.

  • Firm - Having a solid, almost unyielding structure or consistency, suggesting a baby who will be reliable and dependable.

  • Sturdy - Strong and durable, suggesting a baby who will be reliable and hardworking.

  • Resolute - Having a strong determination and a firm purpose, suggesting a baby who will be determined and persistent.

  • Precise - Exact and accurate, suggesting a baby who will be meticulous and detail-oriented.

means "truth, reality, genuine."

Name ideas examples

  • True - This is a positive and uplifting name that conveys a sense of honesty and integrity. It is a great choice for a baby who is expected to grow up to be a trustworthy and reliable person.

  • Genuine - This is a name that conveys a sense of authenticity and sincerity. It is a great choice for a baby who is expected to be genuine and authentic in all aspects of life.

  • Natural - This is a name that conveys a sense of being in harmony with nature. It is a great choice for a baby who is expected to be in tune with the natural world and to appreciate its beauty.

  • Unaltered - This is a name that conveys a sense of being untouched and unaltered. It is a great choice for a baby who is expected to remain true to themselves and to not be swayed by external influences.

  • Authentic - This is a name that conveys a sense of being genuine and true. It is a great choice for a baby who is expected to be honest and authentic in all aspects of life.

  • Pure - This is a name that conveys a sense of being pure and untainted. It is a great

武尚- Takenao -

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means "warrior, military, martial arts."

  • Strong And Fierce - Refers to strength and courage.

  • War - Refers to battle, warfare, and conflict.

  • Warrior - Refers to a strong person, a soldier, or a fighter.

  • Trace - Refers to the footprints of a predecessor or the legacy of a past endeavor.

  • To Succeed - Refers to taking up the mantle of a predecessor.

  • Unit Of Measurement - Refers to half the length of a step.

Name ideas examples

  • Strength - Refers to courage and fortitude.

  • Warrior - Refers to a strong and brave person.

  • Legacy - Refers to the passing down of a tradition or a family name.

means "still, yet, further, more."

  • To respect and revere.

  • To add or attach.

  • To make higher or elevate.

  • To wish or desire.

  • To read as “nao”, meaning “on top of that” or “furthermore”.

  • To read as “nao”, meaning “still” or “as before”.

  • To read as “koinegawakuwa”, meaning “to wish for” or “to hope for”.

Name ideas examples

  • Respect - To honor and revere, to show admiration and appreciation.

  • Elevation - To raise up, to make higher or greater.

  • Wish - To desire, to hope for, to long for.

武猶- Takenao -

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means "warrior, military, martial arts."

  • Strong And Fierce - Refers to strength and courage.

  • War - Refers to battle, warfare, and conflict.

  • Warrior - Refers to a strong person, a soldier, or a fighter.

  • Trace - Refers to the footprints of a predecessor or the legacy of a past endeavor.

  • To Succeed - Refers to taking up the mantle of a predecessor.

  • Unit Of Measurement - Refers to half the length of a step.

Name ideas examples

  • Strength - Refers to courage and fortitude.

  • Warrior - Refers to a strong and brave person.

  • Legacy - Refers to the passing down of a tradition or a family name.

means "still, yet, furthermore."

  • To take one's time, to be relaxed and unhurried.

  • To hesitate, to be hesitant and uncertain.

  • To read as "nao...gotoshi" and to mean "just like... "

Name ideas examples

  • Calm And Relaxed - This is a great name for a baby who is peaceful and relaxed. It conveys a sense of tranquility and serenity.

  • Hesitant - This is a great name for a baby who is hesitant or unsure. It conveys a sense of caution and deliberation.

武直- Takenao -

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means "warrior, military, martial arts."

  • Strong And Fierce - Refers to strength and courage.

  • War - Refers to battle, warfare, and conflict.

  • Warrior - Refers to a strong person, a soldier, or a fighter.

  • Trace - Refers to the footprints of a predecessor or the legacy of a past endeavor.

  • To Succeed - Refers to taking up the mantle of a predecessor.

  • Unit Of Measurement - Refers to half the length of a step.

Name ideas examples

  • Strength - Refers to courage and fortitude.

  • Warrior - Refers to a strong and brave person.

  • Legacy - Refers to the passing down of a tradition or a family name.

means "straight, direct, honest."

  • Straight - Not bent or curved

  • Honest - Being truthful and sincere.

  • Direct - Without anything or anyone in between.

  • Fix - To make something right or correct.

  • Extend - To make something longer or wider.

  • Hit - To come into contact with something.

  • Immediately - Without delay.

  • Value - Price or worth of something.

  • Deserve - To have value or worth.

  • Return - To go back to the original state.

  • Steadfast - Unwavering and determined.

Name ideas examples

  • Honest - Being truthful and sincere.

  • Direct - Without anything or anyone in between.

  • Extend - To make something longer or wider.

  • Immediately - Without delay.

  • Value - Price or worth of something.

  • Deserve - To have value or worth.

  • Return - To go back to the original state.

  • Steadfast - Unwavering and determined.

猛尚- Takenao -

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means "fierce, violent, intense."

  • Fierce - Intensely strong or powerful.

  • Wild - Unrestrained and violent.

  • Intense - Extremely strong or powerful.

Name ideas examples

  • Brave - Showing courage and determination.

  • Daring - Willing to take risks and try new things.

  • Strong - Having great physical or mental power.

means "still, yet, further, more."

  • To respect and revere.

  • To add or attach.

  • To make higher or elevate.

  • To wish or desire.

  • To read as “nao”, meaning “on top of that” or “furthermore”.

  • To read as “nao”, meaning “still” or “as before”.

  • To read as “koinegawakuwa”, meaning “to wish for” or “to hope for”.

Name ideas examples

  • Respect - To honor and revere, to show admiration and appreciation.

  • Elevation - To raise up, to make higher or greater.

  • Wish - To desire, to hope for, to long for.

猛猶- Takenao -

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means "fierce, violent, intense."

  • Fierce - Intensely strong or powerful.

  • Wild - Unrestrained and violent.

  • Intense - Extremely strong or powerful.

Name ideas examples

  • Brave - Showing courage and determination.

  • Daring - Willing to take risks and try new things.

  • Strong - Having great physical or mental power.

means "still, yet, furthermore."

  • To take one's time, to be relaxed and unhurried.

  • To hesitate, to be hesitant and uncertain.

  • To read as "nao...gotoshi" and to mean "just like... "

Name ideas examples

  • Calm And Relaxed - This is a great name for a baby who is peaceful and relaxed. It conveys a sense of tranquility and serenity.

  • Hesitant - This is a great name for a baby who is hesitant or unsure. It conveys a sense of caution and deliberation.

猛直- Takenao -

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means "fierce, violent, intense."

  • Fierce - Intensely strong or powerful.

  • Wild - Unrestrained and violent.

  • Intense - Extremely strong or powerful.

Name ideas examples

  • Brave - Showing courage and determination.

  • Daring - Willing to take risks and try new things.

  • Strong - Having great physical or mental power.

means "straight, direct, honest."

  • Straight - Not bent or curved

  • Honest - Being truthful and sincere.

  • Direct - Without anything or anyone in between.

  • Fix - To make something right or correct.

  • Extend - To make something longer or wider.

  • Hit - To come into contact with something.

  • Immediately - Without delay.

  • Value - Price or worth of something.

  • Deserve - To have value or worth.

  • Return - To go back to the original state.

  • Steadfast - Unwavering and determined.

Name ideas examples

  • Honest - Being truthful and sincere.

  • Direct - Without anything or anyone in between.

  • Extend - To make something longer or wider.

  • Immediately - Without delay.

  • Value - Price or worth of something.

  • Deserve - To have value or worth.

  • Return - To go back to the original state.

  • Steadfast - Unwavering and determined.

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  • 重藤Shigefuji 毅直Takenao Japanese business manager (1936-2021) wikipedia page linkJP

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