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This name is also used as a first name: Nagao
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. Even surnames with the same pronunciation can have different meanings based on the kanji used. Below are the kanji variations for "Nagao," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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永 means "eternity, permanence."
Long - Lasting for a long time or distance.
Far - Distant in space or time.
Eternal - Lasting forever.
Permanent - Lasting without end.
Limitless - Having no boundaries or limits.
Endless - Continuing without end.
Prolong - To make something last longer.
尾 means "tail, end, suffix."
中 means "in, inside, middle, center."
Inside, Interior - Refers to the inside or interior of something.
Middle - Refers to the middle or middle point of something.
Neutral - Refers to not being biased towards either side.
Halfway - Refers to being in the middle of a process.
Between - Refers to the space between two things.
Whole - Refers to the entire period or range.
Hit - Refers to hitting or striking something.
China - Refers to the abbreviation of the country name “China”.
尾 means "tail, end, suffix."
長 means "long, leader, chief."
Long - Time, distance, size, length, etc.
Leader - Someone in charge.
Elderly - Older person.
Superior - Outstanding.
Excess - Unnecessary.
雄 means "male, masculine."
Male Animal - A male animal, usually referring to a dominant male in a species.
Male Plant - A male plant, usually referring to a plant with male reproductive organs.
Superior - To be better than others, to be superior in some way.
Outstanding Person - A person who is outstanding in some way, usually referring to someone who is highly skilled or talented.
Strong - To be powerful, brave, and forceful.
Prosperous - To be full of energy and vigor.
永 means "eternity, permanence."
Long - Lasting for a long time or distance.
Far - Distant in space or time.
Eternal - Lasting forever.
Permanent - Lasting without end.
Limitless - Having no boundaries or limits.
Endless - Continuing without end.
Prolong - To make something last longer.
雄 means "male, masculine."
Male Animal - A male animal, usually referring to a dominant male in a species.
Male Plant - A male plant, usually referring to a plant with male reproductive organs.
Superior - To be better than others, to be superior in some way.
Outstanding Person - A person who is outstanding in some way, usually referring to someone who is highly skilled or talented.
Strong - To be powerful, brave, and forceful.
Prosperous - To be full of energy and vigor.
長 means "long, leader, chief."
Long - Time, distance, size, length, etc.
Leader - Someone in charge.
Elderly - Older person.
Superior - Outstanding.
Excess - Unnecessary.
翁 means "old man, venerable person."
Feathers on the neck of a bird.
A general term for an elderly man.
Father - The father of a husband or the father of a wife.
奈 means "nara, name of a place in Japan."
Fruit Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits, such as an apple tree.
Nashi - Refers to a type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.
Fruit Like Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits similar to apples.
A question or rhetorical expression used to express doubt or contradiction.
賀 means "congratulation, greeting."
Celebrate, Congratulate - To express joy and happiness for an event or accomplishment.
Praise - To express admiration and approval for someone or something.
Take On, Undertake - To accept responsibility for a task or obligation.
尾 means "tail, end, suffix."
長 means "long, leader, chief."
Long - Time, distance, size, length, etc.
Leader - Someone in charge.
Elderly - Older person.
Superior - Outstanding.
Excess - Unnecessary.
生 means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."
To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.
To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.
Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.
To Grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.
Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.
Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.
Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.
Student - Student, pupil, disciple.
長 means "long, leader, chief."
Long - Time, distance, size, length, etc.
Leader - Someone in charge.
Elderly - Older person.
Superior - Outstanding.
Excess - Unnecessary.
王 means "king, monarch."
Emperor, Monarch - A ruler of a country who governs with virtue.
Title Of Respect - A title of respect for one's grandparents or for someone of higher status.
To Become A King - To become a king or to reign over a country.
Male Of Imperial Lineage - A title for a male of imperial lineage up to five generations removed.
長 means "long, leader, chief."
Long - Time, distance, size, length, etc.
Leader - Someone in charge.
Elderly - Older person.
Superior - Outstanding.
Excess - Unnecessary.
応 means "response, answer, comply."
Respond - To answer or reply to a question or request.
React - To respond to another's action or influence.
Appropriate - To be suitable or fitting for a particular situation.
Ought - To be expected or necessary in a particular situation.
長 means "long, leader, chief."
Long - Time, distance, size, length, etc.
Leader - Someone in charge.
Elderly - Older person.
Superior - Outstanding.
Excess - Unnecessary.
央 means "center, middle, nucleus."
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