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Nami 波 – Japanese girl given name
Nami (波) is read なみ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 波, the characters mean: waves. This reading can be written with at least 81 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 17 strokes in total.
About the name Nami
Nami (波 or 奈美) means wave. It is also the name of a well-known character in the pirate manga One Piece.
How to write Nami in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 波 | なみ | waves | 8 |
| 奈美 | なみ | Nara + beauty | 17 |
| 南 | なみ | south | 9 |
| 七三 | なみ | seven + three | 5 |
| 成実 | なみ | turn into + reality | 14 |
| 名実 | なみ | name + reality | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nami
Nami in different scripts
| Romaji | Nami |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | なみ |
| Katakana | ナミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 波 |
Full name examples
- Nami Yuki (Japanese order: 結城波, ゆうき なみ)
- Nami Kono (Japanese order: 河野波, こうの なみ)
- Nami Maki (Japanese order: 牧波, まき なみ)
How to pronounce Nami
Break it into 2 parts: na · mi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written なみ.
Questions about Nami
What does Nami mean in Japanese?
Nami has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 波, combines these meanings: waves. Other spellings include 奈美 (Nara + beauty), 南 (south), 七三 (seven + three).
How do you write Nami in kanji?
The most common way is 波 (なみ). It can also be written 奈美, 南, 七三, 成実, 名実.
How do you write Nami in katakana?
Nami is ナミ in katakana and なみ in hiragana.
Is Nami a boy or girl name?
Nami is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 波
波: waves, billows, Poland
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