What origin is the name Nanase?

Nanase comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Nanase — for example Kenji, Ren, Hiro. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Nanase

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nanase

Nanase

Girl

Japanese

3 syllables

Nanase (ななせ) is a Japanese girl's name meaning "Can mean 'seven stars' or 'seven brooks'. A poetic feminine Japanese name often associated with nature or celestial imagery.".

Nanase is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning "Can mean 'seven stars' or 'seven brooks'. A poetic feminine Japanese name often associated with nature or celestial imagery.". It has 3 syllables.

Native script: ななせ
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Can mean 'seven stars' or 'seven brooks'. A poetic feminine Japanese name often associated with nature or celestial imagery.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as ななせ

Quick answers about Nanase

What does Nanase mean?

Nanase is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning "Can mean 'seven stars' or 'seven brooks'. A poetic feminine Japanese name often associated with nature or celestial imagery.".

How popular is Nanase?

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Brother names that go with Nanase

Kenji Ren Hiro Kaito Sora Akira

How to say Nanase

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Nanase.

Number 2 is linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

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