What origin is the name Naohiko?

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

Naohiko

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Naohiko

Naohiko

Boy

Japanese

3 syllables

Naohiko (直彦) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "Combines 'nao' (honest) and 'hiko' (prince). A masculine Japanese name denoting a young man of noble status and virtuous behavior.".

With Japanese roots, Naohiko is a boy name that means "Combines 'nao' (honest) and 'hiko' (prince). A masculine Japanese name denoting a young man of noble status and virtuous behavior.". It has 3 syllables.

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

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Combines 'nao' (honest) and 'hiko' (prince). A masculine Japanese name denoting a young man of noble status and virtuous behavior.

Popularity

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

Written as 直彦

Quick answers about Naohiko

What does Naohiko mean?

Naohiko is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "Combines 'nao' (honest) and 'hiko' (prince). A masculine Japanese name denoting a young man of noble status and virtuous behavior.".

How popular is Naohiko?

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Sister names that go with Naohiko

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Naohiko.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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