波
なみ
ナミ
FemaleNature-InspiredPopularity: 65/100Shorter entry
Nami: Japanese Name Meaning
Meaning: Wave
波
nami
wave, billow
Shorter entry
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All Readings
Kanji
波
Hiragana
なみ
Katakana
ナミ
Romaji
Nami
Cultural Significance
Nami, meaning wave, speaks to the ocean's enduring influence on Japanese culture. Coastal communities have long revered the sea, and names referencing water carry a sense of power and flow.
Kanji Character Details
波
Character 1: 波
読み: namiMeaning: wave, billow
The kanji 波 in 波 carries the nuance of “wave, billow” alongside the other characters.
Gender Usage
95%
Female usage
5%
Male usage
Female
Typical classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Nami mean in Japanese?›
Nami (波) means "Wave" in Japanese. The name is read なみ in hiragana.
Is Nami a boy or girl name?›
Nami is traditionally a girl's name in Japan, classified as a female Japanese name.
How do you write Nami in kanji?›
Nami is typically written 波 (なみ). Alternative kanji variants include 奈美, 菜美.
How do you pronounce Nami?›
Nami is pronounced なみ in hiragana (ナミ in katakana). The romanized spelling is Nami.
Writing Variants
Nami can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:
波(primary)
奈美(variant)
菜美(variant)
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