28 Japanese Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With N

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Naomi	Girl	Pleasantness; Beautiful; Straight; Direct
Nori	Girl	Rites; Ceremony; Seaweed; Ocean moss
Nino	Boy	Two; Benevolence; Little girl; Little boy; Child Christ; Yahweh is gracious; Fish; He will add
Nakai	Unisex	Quieted; Pacified; The seas; Middle pit or well; Wanderer
Nari	Unisex	Woman; Narrow; Lily; Thunder; From Nazareth
Norie	Unisex	Radiant; Brilliant; Good; Law; Code
Neri	Girl	Candle; Advice; Army; Love; Oath
Nozomi	Girl	Wish; Desire; Hope; Wishful beauty; Wishful truth
Nao	Boy	Straight; Direct; Esteem; Honest; Center
Neji	Unisex	Screw; Expert; Master; Army; Child born in the year of the rat

Nyia	Girl	Bright; Benevolent love; Purpose
Nagisa	Unisex	Jewel; Beach Shore
Natsuki	Girl	Calm moon; Summer hope; Vegetable month; The month of greens
Namiya	Unisex	Growing; Developing; Palace; Shrine; Home; Family
Nakaya	Unisex	Middle valley
Narumi	Unisex	Beautiful; The roaring of the sea
Nana	Unisex	The name of a Spring month; Fresh or green vegetables; The status of a monarch.
Natsu	Unisex	Very warm season of the year
Neo	Unisex	New; Gift; Peak of love
Nikita	Unisex	Many hopes; Winner; Victorious; Habitation

Noha	Unisex	Intelligence; Reason; Field
Noshi	Unisex	Honeyed; Sweetened; Sugary
Nioka	Unisex	Two hills
Naru	Unisex	To become; To grow
Nobu	Unisex	Trust; Faith
Nagato	Unisex	Long-lasting gate
Neru	Unisex	Heart; Soul
Nayumi	Unisex	Hopeful; Desire for a better future

Infographic: Top Japanese Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With N

Our infographic below features options from timeless classics to contemporary favorites that complement your child's personality. Scroll through the list to find the perfect name that reflects your preferences and your family's shared values.

Japanese Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With N(infographic)

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