Meaning: A Japanese name most often meaning 'wave' (nami), though it can also be a short form of longer names; the sense varies by writing. Used here for a boy, its route is a bit uncertain, which we note.Low
In 30 seconds: A Japanese name: Nami often means 'wave' (said 'NAH-mee'). Sense varies by writing, we note.
MeaningA Japanese name most often meaning 'wave' (nami), though it can also be a short form of longer names; the sense varies by writing. Used here for a boy, its route is a bit uncertain, which we note.
Nami is a Japanese name usually meaning 'wave,' though it can serve as a short form; the sense depends on the writing, which we note. Used here for a boy, it is rare in U.S. data (said 'NAH-mee').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Japanese-heritage families. Rare, gentle, and heritage-rich.
Did you know? Nami is Japanese, most often 'wave' (nami), and can also shorten longer names — its exact sense shifts with the characters, which we note (said 'NAH-mee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Nami — Japanese 'wave'; sense varies; cross-sex noted; romanized
