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Nanna in Japanese

KatakanaナンナNanna
Kanji南七Nanna

In Japanese, Nanna is written in katakana as ナンナ (Nanna), 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 南七 (nanna): “south”, “seven”.

How Nanna sounds in Japanese

ナンナas written in Japan
ナナEnglish

Kanji for Nanna

南七
nanna
  • 南
    nan south
    The south; warmth and open skies.
  • 七
    na seven
    Seven, a lucky number in Japan, as in the Seven Lucky Gods.
南凪
nanna
  • 南
    nan south
    The south; warmth and open skies.
  • 凪
    na calm sea
    The stillness of the sea when the wind drops. One of the most popular names for boys in Japan today.
南和
nanna
  • 南
    nan south
    The south; warmth and open skies.
  • 和
    na harmony
    Peace and harmony; the character for Japan itself, as in 和食 (Japanese food).

By style

Masculine
南七
south · seven
Feminine
南奈
south · nara

Questions about Nanna in Japanese

How do you write Nanna in Japanese?

Nanna is written ナンナ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Nanna 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 ナナ (English).

What are the best kanji for Nanna?

Our top pick is 南七 (Nanna). 南 means “south” and 七 means “seven”. Other good options are 南凪 (Nanna) and 南和 (Nanna).

Is 南七 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 南七 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 南七?

南七 has 11 strokes in total (南: 9, 七: 2). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 南七 as a tattoo?

Each character in 南七 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 “Nanna”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ナンナ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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