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Nanna in Japanese

KatakanaナンナNanna
Kanji南奈Nanna

In Japanese, Nanna is written in katakana as ナンナ (Nanna), the way Japanese people write foreign names. To write it in kanji, each sound gets a character chosen for its meaning. Our top pick is 南奈 (nanna): “south”, “nara”.

How Nanna sounds in Japanese

ナンナas written in Japan
ナナEnglish

Kanji for Nanna

南奈
nanna
  • 南
    nan south
    The south; warmth and open skies.
  • 奈
    na nara
    A character used in names for its soft sound; also in 奈良 (Nara), the ancient capital.
南和
nanna
  • 南
    nan south
    The south; warmth and open skies.
  • 和
    na harmony
    Peace and harmony; the character for Japan itself, as in 和食 (Japanese food).
    Wa (和) represents the foundational Japanese philosophy of peace and harmony, famously declared in Prince Shotoku's 17-Article Constitution.
南菜
nanna
  • 南
    nan south
    The south; warmth and open skies.
  • 菜
    na greens
    Fresh greens and the yellow rapeseed flowers of spring.

By style

Masculine
南和
south · harmony
Feminine
奈菜
nara · greens

Real Japanese names that sound like Nanna

Nanna sounds close to なんな (Nanna), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:

  • 南和 nanna — south + harmony

If you want a kanji name that a Japanese person could mistake for a native name, these spellings are the closest.

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 南 (south) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 奈 (nara) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.

Nanna in anime worlds

Nanna as an anime character →Nanna in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Nanna in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Nanna in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Nanna in Dandadan (fan-made) →

Questions about Nanna in Japanese

How do you write Nanna in Japanese?

Nanna is written ナンナ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Nanna would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag. Depending on the origin of the name, it can also be written ナナ (English).

What are the best kanji for Nanna?

Our top pick is 南奈 (Nanna). 南 means “south” and 奈 means “nara”. Other good options are 南和 (Nanna) and 南菜 (Nanna).

Is 南奈 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 南奈 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Nana rather than Nanna. As a spelling of Nanna, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 南奈?

南奈 has 17 strokes in total (南: 9, 奈: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 南奈 as a tattoo?

Each character in 南奈 has a positive meaning, so it is a reasonable choice. Keep in mind that Japanese people will read it as the meaning of the characters, not instantly as “Nanna”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ナンナ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

Planning a tattoo or a print? Read the kanji tattoo checklist, and check the kanji in the name tool. Not sure which script to use? See katakana or kanji.

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