Japanese symbol for “name”
名
な
Romaji: na
name; given name
In Japanese, name is 名, read な (na).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n name; given name
- n title
- n fame; renown; reputation
- n pretext; pretense; justification; appearance
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “name”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 名前 | なまえ namae | name |
| 名称 | めいしょう meishou | name; title |
| 名義 | めいぎ meigi | name (esp. on a deed, contract, work, etc.); formal name; published name |
| 名目 | めいもく meimoku | name; title; appellation |
| 氏名 | しめい shimei | (full) name; identity |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 名前 | なまえ namae | name |
| 有名 | ゆうめい yuumei | famous; well-known |
| 名誉 | めいよ meiyo | honor; honour; credit |
| 名称 | めいしょう meishou | name; title |
| 署名 | しょめい shomei | signature; autograph |
| 本名 | ほんみょう honmyou | real name |
See also: Chinese symbol for “name”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.