Kanji for "Name"

7 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "name". The most popular choice is shown first.

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name, noted, distinguished, reputation

Reading: mei

6 strokes

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for name?

The most common kanji for "name" is 名, read as mei. It means name, noted, distinguished. Related kanji: 号 (name), 称 (name), 氏 (family name), 君 (male name suffix), 亭 (stage name), 秦 (name given to naturalized foreigners).

How many strokes does 名 have?

名 has 6 strokes.