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Nanaho 七歩 – Japanese girl given name
Nanaho (七歩) is read ななほ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 七歩, the characters mean: seven + walk. This reading can be written with at least 23 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Nanaho in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 七歩 | ななほ | seven + walk | 10 |
| 七星 | ななほ | seven + star | 11 |
| 七穂 | ななほ | seven + ear | 17 |
| 七帆 | ななほ | seven + sail | 8 |
| 七々織 | ななほ | seven + weave | 20 |
| 奈々歩 | ななほ | Nara + walk | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nanaho
Nanaho in different scripts
| Romaji | Nanaho |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ななほ |
| Katakana | ナナホ |
| Kanji (most common) | 七歩 |
Full name examples
- Nanaho Yuki (Japanese order: 結城七歩, ゆうき ななほ)
- Nanaho Kono (Japanese order: 河野七歩, こうの ななほ)
- Nanaho Maki (Japanese order: 牧七歩, まき ななほ)
How to pronounce Nanaho
Break it into 3 parts: na · na · ho. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written ななほ.
Questions about Nanaho
What does Nanaho mean in Japanese?
Nanaho has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 七歩, combines these meanings: seven + walk. Other spellings include 七星 (seven + star), 七穂 (seven + ear), 七帆 (seven + sail).
How do you write Nanaho in kanji?
The most common way is 七歩 (ななほ). It can also be written 七星, 七穂, 七帆, 七々織, 奈々歩.
How do you write Nanaho in katakana?
Nanaho is ナナホ in katakana and ななほ in hiragana.
Is Nanaho a boy or girl name?
Nanaho is mostly used for girls.
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