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Nanao 七生 – Japanese girl given name
Nanao (七生) is read ななお and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 七生, the characters mean: seven + life. This reading can be written with at least 26 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Nanao in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 七生 | ななお | seven + life | 7 |
| 七男 | ななお | seven + male | 9 |
| 七夫 | ななお | seven + husband | 6 |
| 南直 | ななお | south + straightaway | 17 |
| 七音 | ななお | seven + sound | 11 |
| 七央 | ななお | seven + center | 7 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nanao
Nanao in different scripts
| Romaji | Nanao |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ななお |
| Katakana | ナナオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 七生 |
Full name examples
- Nanao Yuki (Japanese order: 結城七生, ゆうき ななお)
- Nanao Kono (Japanese order: 河野七生, こうの ななお)
- Nanao Maki (Japanese order: 牧七生, まき ななお)
How to pronounce Nanao
Break it into 2 parts: na · nao. 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 ななお.
Questions about Nanao
What does Nanao mean in Japanese?
Nanao has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 七生, combines these meanings: seven + life. Other spellings include 七男 (seven + male), 七夫 (seven + husband), 南直 (south + straightaway).
How do you write Nanao in kanji?
The most common way is 七生 (ななお). It can also be written 七男, 七夫, 南直, 七音, 七央.
How do you write Nanao in katakana?
Nanao is ナナオ in katakana and ななお in hiragana.
Is Nanao a boy or girl name?
Nanao is mostly used for girls.
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