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Narayan in Japanese

KatakanaナラヤンNarayan
Kanji奈良弥Naraya

In Japanese, Narayan is written in katakana as ナラヤン (Narayan), 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 奈良弥 (naraya): “nara”, “goodness”, “ever more”.

How Narayan sounds in Japanese

ナラヤンEnglish
ナレイアンspelled out

Kanji for Narayan

奈良弥
naraya
  • 奈
    na nara
    A character used in names for its soft sound; also in 奈良 (Nara), the ancient capital.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 弥
    ya ever more
    “More and more”; something that keeps growing.
    The old name for March, 弥生 (yayoi), means “growing spring.”
南楽弥
naraya
  • 南
    na south
    The south; warmth and open skies.
  • 楽
    ra joy
    Enjoyment and ease, and also music.
    Raku ware (楽焼) is a revered style of hand-molded Japanese pottery deeply tied to the Zen tea ceremony.
  • 弥
    ya ever more
    “More and more”; something that keeps growing.
    The old name for March, 弥生 (yayoi), means “growing spring.”
凪羅弥
naraya
  • 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.
  • 羅
    ra fine silk
    Thin, shimmering silk; also used in names for its sound.
  • 弥
    ya ever more
    “More and more”; something that keeps growing.
    The old name for March, 弥生 (yayoi), means “growing spring.”

By style

Masculine
南良弥
south · goodness · ever more
Feminine
奈良弥
nara · goodness · ever more

Questions about Narayan in Japanese

How do you write Narayan in Japanese?

Narayan is written ナラヤン in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Narayan 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 ナレイアン (spelled out).

What are the best kanji for Narayan?

Our top pick is 奈良弥 (Naraya). 奈 means “nara”, 良 means “goodness” and 弥 means “ever more”. Other good options are 南楽弥 (Naraya) and 凪羅弥 (Naraya).

Is 奈良弥 a real Japanese name?

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

奈良弥 has 23 strokes in total (奈: 8, 良: 7, 弥: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 奈良弥 as a tattoo?

Each character in 奈良弥 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 “Narayan”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ナラヤン) 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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