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Japanese Names that Start With N

Updated October 2026

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There are 17 Japanese names that start with the letter N for boys and girls, including Naomi, Noa, Nori, Nami, Nahomi, Nara, Nomi, Nori, Nana, Neomi, Nai, Nozomi, Neyomi, Nanako, Naoki, Naoko, and Nemi.

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Naomi
Hebrew, Japanese
"pleasantness; straight, direct, beautiful"
A familiar name with a unique look and sound about it, Naomi combines a gentle cadence with classic strength. It was once a primarily Jewish name from the Old Testament, borne by the mother-in-law of…
Noa
Hebrew, Japanese
"motion; my love, affection"
This Old Testament name has been one of the most popular girls names in Israel over the last decade and is also a favorite in Spain, Portugal and the Netherlands. First appearing in the US charts…
Nori
Japanese, English short form or Eleanor, Leonora, Nora, Honora, or North, form of Nor or Nuri, Arabic, Turkish
"ceremonial rites, doctrine, seaweed; unknown, honor, north; my light"
Nori is one of those names with several origins that would have no trouble assimilating into a variety of cultures. It might also be associated with the dried seaweed used to wrap sushi or with the…
Nami
Japanese
"ocean wave"
An aquatic Japanese choice that would work well cross-culturally. American parents are starting to pick up on this short and sweet international choice, with over 100 baby girls in the US receiving…
Nahomi
Japanese, variation of Naomi
"straight and beautiful"
While many are familiar with the Hebrew name Naomi through the Biblical character, the name also has separate roots as a unisex Japanese name meaning "straight and beautiful." Variation Nahomi is…
Nara
Japanese place name or Celtic
"happy"
Soft, simple, and far more unusual than Tara or Farrah. As a Japanese place name, it's been used occasionally as a surname and is beginning to be used as a first. Nara is also the name of a Hindu…
Nomi
Hebrew, Scandinavian, Japanese
"beautiful, pleasant, delightful"
This adorable cross cultural name updates Naomi and offers an accessible Japanese option. The Scandis were the first to contract Naomi to Nomi, once again being ahead of the trend. Nomi strikes the…
Nori
Japanese, Norse
"doctrine or seaweed; north or small person"
Attractive, simple Japanese choice that, while not strictly unisex, could work even better for a girl, especially now that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West use it as the nickname for their daughter…
Nana
English, Greek, Hawaiian, Japanese
"grace; God is gracious; spring, beauty; vegetable, greens"
To most English speakers, Nana is the dog in Peter Pan , the daughter played by Emma Stone in Crazy Stupid Love , and another name for Grandma, however, it is also a diminutive of Nancy and Anna…
Neomi
Variation of Naomi, Hebrew, Japanese
"pleasantness; sound + thread + good result"
Neomi is one of many forms of the classic Biblical name Naomi, the Old Testament mother of Ruth. With Naomi now ranking among the Top 50 girl names in the US and -omi names on trend, variations such…
Nai
Japanese
"vegetables, green; clothing"
A short and snappy choice, Nai may be considered a Japanese name with a range of meanings, including "vegetables, greens", "clothing, robes", or "to sound, (bird) cry". The name may also be adapted…
Nozomi
Japanese
"wish, hope"
Bright and energetic, Nozomi has the lovely meanings of "wish" or "hope" in Japanese. Easy to pronounce but a stand-out option, Nozomi is notably borne by actress and model Nozomi Sasaki and by the…
Neyomi
Variation of Naomi or Neomi, Hebrew, Japanese
"pleasantness; sound + thread + good result"
Neyomi debuted in the US stats in 2024, likely inspired by classic Biblical Naomi (meaning "pleasantness") and by the multicultural Neomi (a variation of Naomi or from Japanese, meaning "sound,…
Nanako
Japanese
"rainbow"
A cute yet plucky choice that refers to the seven colors of the rainbow, Nanako would make a special choice for a rainbow baby. It was one of the most popular names in Japan in during the late 1990s…
Naoki
Japanese
"straight, direct, honest + tree"
A familiar name for boys in Japan, Naoki is also shared by one of most prestigious Japanese literary awards. Named in memory of the author Naoki Sanjugo, the Naoki Prize is awarded to the best work…
Naoko
Japanese
"obedient child"
Naoko is a common Japanese name with an admirable meaning, which, depending on how it's written, can translate to obedient, straight, honest, or green child. Naoko can also be spelled Nahoko.
Nemi
Literature, Latin, Japanese, Hebrew
"holy wood; sound + reality, waves, truth; pleasant"
Light, sweet, and multicultural, Nemi is a simple name with a complex etymology. It notably appears as the title character of a 90s comic strip, drawn by Lisa Myhre, who likely took the name from an…

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