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Nobu 野生 – Japanese girl given name
Nobu (野生) is read のぶ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 野生, the characters mean: plains + life. This reading can be written with at least 21 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Nobu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 野生 | のぶ | plains + life | 16 |
| 能生 | のぶ | ability + life | 15 |
| 農夫 | のぶ | agriculture + husband | 17 |
| 及文 | のぶ | reach out + sentence | 7 |
| 野富 | のぶ | plains + wealth | 23 |
| 乃生 | のぶ | from + life | 7 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nobu
Nobu in different scripts
| Romaji | Nobu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | のぶ |
| Katakana | ノブ |
| Kanji (most common) | 野生 |
Full name examples
- Nobu Yuki (Japanese order: 結城野生, ゆうき のぶ)
- Nobu Kono (Japanese order: 河野野生, こうの のぶ)
- Nobu Maki (Japanese order: 牧野生, まき のぶ)
How to pronounce Nobu
Break it into 2 parts: no · bu. 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 のぶ.
Questions about Nobu
What does Nobu mean in Japanese?
Nobu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 野生, combines these meanings: plains + life. Other spellings include 能生 (ability + life), 農夫 (agriculture + husband), 及文 (reach out + sentence).
How do you write Nobu in kanji?
The most common way is 野生 (のぶ). It can also be written 能生, 農夫, 及文, 野富, 乃生.
How do you write Nobu in katakana?
Nobu is ノブ in katakana and のぶ in hiragana.
Is Nobu a boy or girl name?
Nobu is mostly used for girls.
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野: plains, field, rustic
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.