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Natan in Japanese

KatakanaナタンNatan
Kanji南太Nata

In Japanese, Natan is written in katakana as ナタン (Natan), 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 南太 (nata): “south”, “bold”.

How Natan sounds in Japanese

ナタンPortuguese
ネイタンEnglish

Kanji for Natan

南太
nata
  • 南
    na south
    The south; warmth and open skies.
  • 太
    ta bold
    Big, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.
凪太
nata
  • 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.
  • 太
    ta bold
    Big, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.
南丹
natan
  • 南
    na south
    The south; warmth and open skies.
  • 丹
    tan vermilion
    Red, the vermilion of shrine gates; also sincerity (丹精).
    The vermilion red pigment, tan (丹), is traditionally painted on shrine Torii gates to ward off evil.

By style

Masculine
南太
south · bold
Feminine
菜丹
greens · vermilion

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 南 (south) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 太 (bold) is common in Japanese given names.

Natan in anime worlds

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

Questions about Natan in Japanese

How do you write Natan in Japanese?

Natan is written ナタン in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Natan 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 ネイタン (English).

What are the best kanji for Natan?

Our top pick is 南太 (Nata). 南 means “south” and 太 means “bold”. Other good options are 凪太 (Nata) and 南丹 (Natan).

Is 南太 a real Japanese name?

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

南太 has 13 strokes in total (南: 9, 太: 4). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 南太 as a tattoo?

Each character in 南太 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 “Natan”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ナタン) 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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