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Noboru 登流 – Japanese unisex given name
Noboru (登流) is read のぼる and has 3 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 登流, the characters mean: ascend + current. This reading can be written with at least 30 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 35 strokes in total.
About the name Noboru
Noboru (登 or 昇) means to climb or to rise. It is a classic name for boys.
How to write Noboru in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 登流 | のぼる | ascend + current | 22 |
| 親弘 | のぼる | parent + vast | 21 |
| 登琉 | のぼる | ascend + precious stone | 23 |
| 升登 | のぼる | measuring box + ascend | 16 |
| 昇瑠 | のぼる | rise up + lapis lazuli | 22 |
| 農菩琉 | のぼる | agriculture + kind of grass + precious stone | 35 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Noboru
Noboru in different scripts
| Romaji | Noboru |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | のぼる |
| Katakana | ノボル |
| Kanji (most common) | 登流 |
Full name examples
- Noboru Yuki (Japanese order: 結城登流, ゆうき のぼる)
- Noboru Kono (Japanese order: 河野登流, こうの のぼる)
- Noboru Maki (Japanese order: 牧登流, まき のぼる)
How to pronounce Noboru
Break it into 3 parts: no · bo · ru. 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 のぼる.
Questions about Noboru
What does Noboru mean in Japanese?
Noboru has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 登流, combines these meanings: ascend + current. Other spellings include 親弘 (parent + vast), 登琉 (ascend + precious stone), 升登 (measuring box + ascend).
How do you write Noboru in kanji?
The most common way is 登流 (のぼる). It can also be written 親弘, 登琉, 升登, 昇瑠, 農菩琉.
How do you write Noboru in katakana?
Noboru is ノボル in katakana and のぼる in hiragana.
Is Noboru a boy or girl name?
Noboru is used for both boys and girls.
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