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Japanese boy(male) nameTsunao
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:つなお
  • Katakanatip:ツナオ
  • English Syllablestip:tsu-na-o (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:tsu-na-o (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Tsunao
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Tsunachan(つなちゃん)Click to speech つなちゃんOtsuna( おつな)Click to speech  おつなNaokun( なおくん)Click to speech  なおくん

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

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

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綱夫- Tsunao -

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means "rope, key point, to govern."

Name ideas examples

  • Rope - Rope - A thick rope; net rope - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rope throughout life.

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

  • Class - Class in taxonomy represents organized understanding and the diversity of life. May your child appreciate the order in nature and find their place in the larger scheme of things.

  • Essential, Principal - Being essential/principal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be essential/principal, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Govern, Rule, Manage - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.

means "husband, man, worker."

Name ideas examples

  • Husband - Husband - A married man - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of husband throughout life.

  • Man - Man represents strength, responsibility, and the masculine principle of action. May your child embody masculine virtues—strength, responsibility, and protective action.

  • Worker - Work represents purposeful effort, contribution, and the dignity of labor. May your child find meaningful work, contributing with dignity and purpose.

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

綱生- Tsunao -

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means "rope, key point, to govern."

Name ideas examples

  • Rope - Rope - A thick rope; net rope - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rope throughout life.

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

  • Class - Class in taxonomy represents organized understanding and the diversity of life. May your child appreciate the order in nature and find their place in the larger scheme of things.

  • Essential, Principal - Being essential/principal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be essential/principal, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Govern, Rule, Manage - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.

means "to live, alive, life."

Name ideas examples

  • To Give Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.

  • To Grow - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.

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

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

  • Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.

  • Humble Self - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.

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

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Raw - Raw - Unprocessed; unripe; inexperienced - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of raw throughout life.

  • Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.

  • Student - Student - One who learns; a pupil - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of student throughout life.

綱男- Tsunao -

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means "rope, key point, to govern."

Name ideas examples

  • Rope - Rope - A thick rope; net rope - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rope throughout life.

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

  • Class - Class in taxonomy represents organized understanding and the diversity of life. May your child appreciate the order in nature and find their place in the larger scheme of things.

  • Essential, Principal - Being essential/principal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be essential/principal, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Govern, Rule, Manage - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.

means "man, son, vigorous person."

Name ideas examples

  • Man - Man represents strength, responsibility, and the masculine principle of action. May your child embody masculine virtues—strength, responsibility, and protective action.

  • Manly Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

  • Son - A son carries the family legacy forward, representing continuation and honor. May your child honor their heritage while forging their own path.

  • Vigorous Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

綱雄- Tsunao -

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means "rope, key point, to govern."

Name ideas examples

  • Rope - Rope - A thick rope; net rope - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rope throughout life.

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

  • Class - Class in taxonomy represents organized understanding and the diversity of life. May your child appreciate the order in nature and find their place in the larger scheme of things.

  • Essential, Principal - Being essential/principal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be essential/principal, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Govern, Rule, Manage - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.

means "male, superior, strong."

Name ideas examples

  • Male - The masculine represents strength, protection, and active energy. May your child embody vigorous strength of character.

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

  • Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.

  • Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.

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