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Naya 名谷 – Japanese surname
Naya (名谷) is read なや and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 名谷, the characters mean: name + valley. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Naya in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 名谷 | なや | name + valley | 13 |
| 名屋 | なや | name + roof | 15 |
| 南谷 | なや | south + valley | 16 |
| 納野 | なや | settlement + plains | 21 |
| 納家 | なや | settlement + house | 20 |
| 奈谷 | なや | Nara + valley | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Naya
Naya in different scripts
| Romaji | Naya |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | なや |
| Katakana | ナヤ |
| Kanji (most common) | 名谷 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Naya (Japanese order: 名谷歩美, なや あゆみ)
- Yurina Naya (Japanese order: 名谷百合奈, なや ゆりな)
- Yuki Naya (Japanese order: 名谷結城, なや ゆうき)
How to pronounce Naya
Break it into 1 parts: naya. 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 なや.
Questions about Naya
What does Naya mean in Japanese?
Naya has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 名谷, combines these meanings: name + valley. Other spellings include 名屋 (name + roof), 南谷 (south + valley), 納野 (settlement + plains).
How do you write Naya in kanji?
The most common way is 名谷 (なや). It can also be written 名屋, 南谷, 納野, 納家, 奈谷.
How do you write Naya in katakana?
Naya is ナヤ in katakana and なや in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Naya?
Naya is read なや and has 2 syllables (morae).
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