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Nara in Japanese

KatakanaナラNara
Kanji南良Nara

In Japanese, Nara is written in katakana as ナラ (Nara), 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 南良 (nara): “south”, “goodness”.

How Nara sounds in Japanese

ナラPortuguese

Kanji for Nara

南良
nara
  • 南
    na south
    The south; warmth and open skies.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
凪良
nara
  • 凪
    na calm sea
    The stillness of the sea when the wind drops. One of the most popular names for boys in Japan today.
    Yunagi refers to the serene evening calm over the Seto Inland Sea when the sea breeze gently fades.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
七良
nara
  • 七
    na seven
    Seven, a lucky number in Japan, as in the Seven Lucky Gods.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.

By style

Masculine
南良
south · goodness
Feminine
奈良
nara · goodness

Real Japanese names that sound like Nara

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

  • 奈良 nara — nara + goodness
  • 花羅 nara — flower + fine silk
  • 那良 nara — grace + goodness

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.
  • 良 (goodness) is common in Japanese given names.

Nara in anime worlds

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

Questions about Nara in Japanese

How do you write Nara in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Nara?

Our top pick is 南良 (Nara). 南 means “south” and 良 means “goodness”. Other good options are 凪良 (Nara) and 七良 (Nara).

Is 南良 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 南良 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 南良?

南良 has 16 strokes in total (南: 9, 良: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 南良 as a tattoo?

Each character in 南良 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 “Nara”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ナラ) 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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