What origin is the name Naofumi?

Naofumi 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 Naofumi — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Naofumi

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Naofumi

Naofumi

Boy

Japanese

3 syllables

Naofumi (直史) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "Combines 'nao' (honest) and 'fumi' (literary/sentence). A masculine Japanese name reflecting an intellectual and truthful nature.".

The meaning of Naofumi is "Combines 'nao' (honest) and 'fumi' (literary/sentence). A masculine Japanese name reflecting an intellectual and truthful nature." — a boy name of Japanese origin. It has 3 syllables.

Native script: 直史
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Combines 'nao' (honest) and 'fumi' (literary/sentence). A masculine Japanese name reflecting an intellectual and truthful nature.

Popularity

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Written as 直史

Quick answers about Naofumi

What does Naofumi mean?

Naofumi is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "Combines 'nao' (honest) and 'fumi' (literary/sentence). A masculine Japanese name reflecting an intellectual and truthful nature.".

How popular is Naofumi?

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Sister names that go with Naofumi

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

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Names with a similar meaning to Naofumi

Naofumi means "Combines 'nao' (honest) and 'fumi' (literary/sentence). A masculine Japanese name reflecting an intellectual and truthful nature." — these names share that spirit.

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Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)