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
Related kanji for "name"
号5 strokes称10 strokes氏4 strokes君7 strokes亭9 strokes秦10 strokes
name
gou
name
shou
family name(also: surname, clan)
shi · peaceful
male name suffix(also: mister, you, ruler)
kun · mysterious, wisdom
stage name(also: pavilion, restaurant, mansion)
tei · beautiful, peaceful
name given to naturalized foreigners(also: Manchu dynasty)
shin · nature, elegant
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.