Name in Japanese
"name" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "name". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
名前 (namae) is a name in the ordinary sense. 名 alone is the name as a word, and also reputation — what your name is worth. 号 is a name taken on, the pen name or art name a writer or potter chooses. 称 is a designation, what a thing is called rather than what a person is named.
Top pick
name, noted, distinguished, reputation
Reading: mei
6 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of '夕' (evening) and '口' (mouth). Identifiable by calling name in dark.
What it carries
Name, honor, reputation. Represents proof of existence in 'leaving one's name'.
Related kanji for "name"
name
gou
Composed of mouth and phonetic. Shouting with mouth.
name
shou
Composed of grain and phonetic. Praising by measuring grain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for name?
The most common kanji for "name" is 名, read as mei. It means name, noted, distinguished. Related kanji: 号 (name), 称 (name).
How many strokes does 名 have?
名 has 6 strokes.