seaslug's list "top japanese girl names - japan 2020" of 11 great name ideas: fuuka - Mana!

top japanese girl names - japan 2020

top japanese girl names in japan for 2020, according to tamahiyo. ranked by reading/yomikata, not kanji

fuuka

hinano

shiori

sumire

yuika

Medieval name that still hasn't crossed the ocean, known here primarily via actress/teacher Uta Hagen. 

yuuna

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 (meaning "grace"), of Ioanna or Joanna (meaning "God is gracious"), and of a whole variety of similar sounding choices, such as Diana, Oriana, Fernanda, and Inanna.
 
As a Hawaiian name, Nana may derive from Puna meaning "spring" (as in the season) or from nani meaning "beauty". Additionally, it is used as a Japanese name, meaning "vegetables, greens", and a (unisex) Akan title for a monarch. 
 
Nana is currently in the England and Wales Top 1000 for boy boys and girls.

Nana

yuzuha

A great name for travel-lovers, with a fun alternative sound to Naomi.

Nanami

Mana is a feminine name with multicultural origins, appearing in Japanese, Hawaiian, Persian, and other traditions. In Japanese, it means 'love' or 'affection,' while in Hawaiian, it refers to 'spiritual power' or 'energy.' In Persian culture, it can mean 'eternal' or 'lasting.' The name is appreciated for its brevity, gentle sound, and profound meanings across different cultures. Though not extremely common in Western countries, Mana has maintained steady usage among families with connections to these cultural traditions. Its simple structure and meaningful associations with spiritual energy and love contribute to its enduring appeal as a name that combines strength and gentleness.