NazukeYour Name in KanjiKanji meaningsAll namesGuides

Nici in Japanese

KatakanaニシNishi
Kanji仁志Nishi

In Japanese, Nici is written in katakana as ニシ (Nishi), 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 仁志 (nishi): “benevolence”, “aspiration”.

How Nici sounds in Japanese

ニシGerman

Kanji for Nici

仁志
nishi
  • 仁
    ni benevolence
    Compassion toward others; one of the core virtues of the samurai code.
    The central virtue in Confucianism and Japanese ethics, meaning supreme benevolence toward all living things.
  • 志
    shi aspiration
    Will and ambition; a goal you set your heart on.
仁詩
nishi
  • 仁
    ni benevolence
    Compassion toward others; one of the core virtues of the samurai code.
    The central virtue in Confucianism and Japanese ethics, meaning supreme benevolence toward all living things.
  • 詩
    shi poem
    A poem; a heart that speaks in beautiful words.
仁紫
nishi
  • 仁
    ni benevolence
    Compassion toward others; one of the core virtues of the samurai code.
    The central virtue in Confucianism and Japanese ethics, meaning supreme benevolence toward all living things.
  • 紫
    shi purple
    Purple, once the color of the highest court rank in Japan.
    In the Asuka period, purple (murasaki) was designated as the highest-ranking color for court officials.

By style

Masculine
仁志
benevolence · aspiration
Feminine
新紫
new · purple

Real Japanese names that sound like Nici

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

  • 仁紫 nishi — benevolence + purple

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?

  • 仁 (benevolence) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 志 (aspiration) is common in Japanese given names.

Nici in anime worlds

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

Questions about Nici in Japanese

How do you write Nici in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Nici?

Our top pick is 仁志 (Nishi). 仁 means “benevolence” and 志 means “aspiration”. Other good options are 仁詩 (Nishi) and 仁紫 (Nishi).

Is 仁志 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 仁志 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Hitoshi and Hiroshi rather than Nishi. As a spelling of Nici, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 仁志?

仁志 has 11 strokes in total (仁: 4, 志: 7). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 仁志 as a tattoo?

Each character in 仁志 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 “Nici”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ニシ) 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.

ShareXRedditFacebookWhatsApp

Make it yours

Pick the kind of person you are (Samurai, Shinobi, Miko and more) and Nazuke chooses kanji that match your personality. You can also save your result as an image.

Personalize Nici in kanji →Nici as an anime character ⚡

Names that sound similar

Newton · Ney · Niccolo · Nichol · Nicholas · Nichole · Nick · Nicki · Nickolas · Nicky