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Naomi in Japanese

KatakanaナオミNaomi
Kanji菜緒実Naomi

In Japanese, Naomi is written in katakana as ナオミ (Naomi), 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 菜緒実 (naomi): “greens”, “bond”, “fruit”.

How Naomi sounds in Japanese

ナオミ

Kanji for Naomi

菜緒実
naomi
  • 菜
    na greens
    Fresh greens and the yellow rapeseed flowers of spring.
  • 緒
    o bond
    A cord or bond; beginnings and ties between people.
  • 実
    mi fruit
    Fruit and truth; the reward of patient effort.
七央海
naomi
  • 七
    na seven
    Seven, a lucky number in Japan, as in the Seven Lucky Gods.
  • 央
    o center
    The center; the heart of things.
  • 海
    mi sea
    The sea; vast and calm.
南穂実
naomi
  • 南
    na south
    The south; warmth and open skies.
  • 穂
    o ear of rice
    A ripe ear of rice, a symbol of abundance.
    In autumn, bundles of golden rice ears (Inaho) are offered to deities in gratitude for abundant harvests.
  • 実
    mi fruit
    Fruit and truth; the reward of patient effort.

By style

Masculine
七央海
seven · center · sea
Feminine
菜緒美
greens · bond · beauty

Real Japanese names that sound like Naomi

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

  • 直子 naomi — honest + child
  • 尚子 naomi — esteem + child
  • 奈美 naomi — nara + beauty
  • 真美 naomi — truth + beauty
  • 由美 naomi — reason + beauty

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?

  • 菜 (greens) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.
  • 緒 (bond) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 実 (fruit) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.

Naomi in anime worlds

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

Questions about Naomi in Japanese

How do you write Naomi in Japanese?

Naomi is written ナオミ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Naomi would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Naomi?

Our top pick is 菜緒実 (Naomi). 菜 means “greens”, 緒 means “bond” and 実 means “fruit”. Other good options are 七央海 (Naomi) and 南穂実 (Naomi).

Is 菜緒実 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 菜緒実 is a creative kanji spelling (called ateji), chosen for its sounds and meanings. Japanese readers will understand what each character means, and many will enjoy the idea behind it.

How many strokes is 菜緒実?

菜緒実 has 33 strokes in total (菜: 11, 緒: 14, 実: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 菜緒実 as a tattoo?

Each character in 菜緒実 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 “Naomi”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ナオミ) 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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