名 / Japanese Kanji Meanings & Readings

What does 名 mean?

Name. The name of a thing or person. To name. Excellent. Splendid. Famous. Reputation. Honor. Achievement. An excellent appearance. An appearance of reputation. Appearance. Formality.

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How to read 名?

Kunyomi... な/na

Onyomi... メイ/mei,ミョウ/myo

jinmeikun... akira, kata, nazuku, mori,

* There are two typical ways of reading kanji, kun-yomi and on-yomi. In addition, there is a reading system called "jinmei kun" which is used only for names.

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Can be registered as a Japanese name

In Japan, 2999 kanji characters can be registered as names. (In other words, you cannot officially apply for any other kanji as a name.) But if you enjoy it as fiction, no problem.

type common-use kanji
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名 / related names

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Name:
nao
Katakana:
ナオ

Kanji:
名桜
Meaning:
  • Name. The name of a thing or person. To name. Excellent. Splendid. Famous. Reputation. Honor. Achievement. An excellent appearance. An appearance of reputation. Appearance. Formality.
  • Cherry blossom. A small deciduous tree of the rose family. The language of this flower is "spiritual beauty" and "a good education".
Name:
yuina
Katakana:
ユイナ

Kanji:
唯名
Meaning:
  • That's it. Just one. Only. A word expressing limitation or emphasis. Reply. A reply of acceptance that is answered immediately.
  • Name. The name of a thing or person. To name. Excellent. Splendid. Famous. Reputation. Honor. Achievement. An excellent appearance. An appearance of reputation. Appearance. Formality.
Name:
sana
Katakana:
サナ

Kanji:
紗名
Meaning:
  • Thin silk. A thin, coarse silk fabric. A veil-like fabric.
  • Name. The name of a thing or person. To name. Excellent. Splendid. Famous. Reputation. Honor. Achievement. An excellent appearance. An appearance of reputation. Appearance. Formality.
Name:
yuna
Katakana:
ユウナ

Kanji:
優名
Meaning:
  • Gentle. Soothing. Caring. Soothing. Relaxed. Elegant, beautiful. Superior to others. Excellent. Rich. Abundant. Generous.
  • Name. The name of a thing or person. To name. Excellent. Splendid. Famous. Reputation. Honor. Achievement. An excellent appearance. An appearance of reputation. Appearance. Formality.
Name:
kanna
Katakana:
カンナ

Kanji:
栞名
Meaning:
  • A bookmark. A sign to be inserted in a book that is about to be read. A guide book. A handbook. A signpost made by breaking off a tree branch on a mountain path.
  • Name. The name of a thing or person. To name. Excellent. Splendid. Famous. Reputation. Honor. Achievement. An excellent appearance. An appearance of reputation. Appearance. Formality.
Name:
kanna
Katakana:
カンナ

Kanji:
環名
Meaning:
  • A ring. Form of a circle. A round ball. To go around. To surround.
  • Name. The name of a thing or person. To name. Excellent. Splendid. Famous. Reputation. Honor. Achievement. An excellent appearance. An appearance of reputation. Appearance. Formality.
Name:
sena
Katakana:
セナ

Kanji:
星名
Meaning:
  • A star. A star shining in the night sky. Celestial bodies. The flow of years, months, and days. An important person. A landmark. Signs. Aims.
  • Name. The name of a thing or person. To name. Excellent. Splendid. Famous. Reputation. Honor. Achievement. An excellent appearance. An appearance of reputation. Appearance. Formality.
Name:
yukina
Katakana:
ユキナ

Kanji:
裕企名
Meaning:
  • Abundance. To have plenty of room. To be relaxed and calm. Open-mindedness.
  • To plan. To look forward to. To plan for the future.
  • Name. The name of a thing or person. To name. Excellent. Splendid. Famous. Reputation. Honor. Achievement. An excellent appearance. An appearance of reputation. Appearance. Formality.
Name:
rina
Katakana:
リナ

Kanji:
理名
Meaning:
  • The way of things. The path or reason of things. Pattern. To set in order. Natural science.
  • Name. The name of a thing or person. To name. Excellent. Splendid. Famous. Reputation. Honor. Achievement. An excellent appearance. An appearance of reputation. Appearance. Formality.
Name:
nanami
Katakana:
ナナミ

Kanji:
奈名美
Meaning:
  • Red apple. The name of a fruit tree called "kara-nashi. A word expressing a question or antonym.
  • Name. The name of a thing or person. To name. Excellent. Splendid. Famous. Reputation. Honor. Achievement. An excellent appearance. An appearance of reputation. Appearance. Formality.
  • Beautiful. Excellent. Splendid. Delicious.
Name:
erena
Katakana:
エレナ

Kanji:
江玲名
Meaning:
  • A river. A big river. A large river. It can also refer to the Yangtze River and the Yangtze River in China. Cove.
  • The cool sound of balls touching each other. Beautiful like a jewel.
  • Name. The name of a thing or person. To name. Excellent. Splendid. Famous. Reputation. Honor. Achievement. An excellent appearance. An appearance of reputation. Appearance. Formality.
Name:
kanna
Katakana:
カンナ

Kanji:
柑名
Meaning:
  • Mandarin Orange
  • Name. The name of a thing or person. To name. Excellent. Splendid. Famous. Reputation. Honor. Achievement. An excellent appearance. An appearance of reputation. Appearance. Formality.
Name:
nana
Katakana:
ナナ

Kanji:
菜名
Meaning:
  • Vegetable. A general term for vegetables whose leaves, stems, roots, and other parts are eaten. Side dish.
  • Name. The name of a thing or person. To name. Excellent. Splendid. Famous. Reputation. Honor. Achievement. An excellent appearance. An appearance of reputation. Appearance. Formality.
Name:
hinano
Katakana:
ヒナノ

Kanji:
緋名乃
Meaning:
  • Scarlet. Dark red. Red colored silk.
  • Name. The name of a thing or person. To name. Excellent. Splendid. Famous. Reputation. Honor. Achievement. An excellent appearance. An appearance of reputation. Appearance. Formality.
  • In other words. For that reason. So. A long time ago. In the past. You. A second-person pronoun for a person of equal or inferior status. The word for "no" is used in particles.
Name:
suzuna
Katakana:
スズナ

Kanji:
寿々名
Meaning:
  • 寿Long life. Life. Age. Celebration. Celebration of long life.
  • Repetition symbol. The second Chinese character in the leapfrog, meaning repetition. Long. Prolonged. Various.
  • Name. The name of a thing or person. To name. Excellent. Splendid. Famous. Reputation. Honor. Achievement. An excellent appearance. An appearance of reputation. Appearance. Formality.
Name:
hinano
Katakana:
ヒナノ

Kanji:
妃名乃
Meaning:
  • Princess. Wife of the Crown Prince. Also, the wife of an imperial or royal family member. The honorific title of a goddess.
  • Name. The name of a thing or person. To name. Excellent. Splendid. Famous. Reputation. Honor. Achievement. An excellent appearance. An appearance of reputation. Appearance. Formality.
  • In other words. For that reason. So. A long time ago. In the past. You. A second-person pronoun for a person of equal or inferior status. The word for "no" is used in particles.
Name:
nanami
Katakana:
ナナミ

Kanji:
南名美
Meaning:
  • South. The name of a direction. To go to the south. To teach the arts or martial arts. A person who rules a country. A person who governs a country.
  • Name. The name of a thing or person. To name. Excellent. Splendid. Famous. Reputation. Honor. Achievement. An excellent appearance. An appearance of reputation. Appearance. Formality.
  • Beautiful. Excellent. Splendid. Delicious.
Name:
hinano
Katakana:
ヒナノ

Kanji:
陽名乃
Meaning:
  • Sun. Sunlight. The side where the sun shines. Warm. Bright. Whenever. Active and proactive. The positive pole of electricity and magnetism.
  • Name. The name of a thing or person. To name. Excellent. Splendid. Famous. Reputation. Honor. Achievement. An excellent appearance. An appearance of reputation. Appearance. Formality.
  • In other words. For that reason. So. A long time ago. In the past. You. A second-person pronoun for a person of equal or inferior status. The word for "no" is used in particles.
Name:
natsuki
Katakana:
ナツキ

Kanji:
名月
Meaning:
  • Name. The name of a thing or person. To name. Excellent. Splendid. Famous. Reputation. Honor. Achievement. An excellent appearance. An appearance of reputation. Appearance. Formality.
  • Moon. A satellite of the Earth. One of the celestial bodies visible in the sky. One month. A Monday.
Name:
reona
Katakana:
レオナ

Kanji:
令緒名
Meaning:
  • Command. To order. Order of the Son of Heaven (king, emperor). Okiete. Warning. Teachings. Fine. Good. Chief. Secretary.
  • The beginning of things. Connection. A thought caused by a thing.
  • Name. The name of a thing or person. To name. Excellent. Splendid. Famous. Reputation. Honor. Achievement. An excellent appearance. An appearance of reputation. Appearance. Formality.

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