What origin is the name Natsume?

Natsume 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 Natsume — for example Kenji, Ren, Hiro. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Natsume

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Natsume

Natsume

Unisex

Japanese

3 syllables

Natsume (なつめ) is a Japanese unisex name meaning "Combines 'natsu' (summer) with 'me' (rain) or refers to the jujube fruit. A flexible Japanese name often chosen for its natural connections.".

The meaning of Natsume is "Combines 'natsu' (summer) with 'me' (rain) or refers to the jujube fruit. A flexible Japanese name often chosen for its natural connections." — a unisex name of Japanese origin. It has 3 syllables.

Native script: なつめ
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Combines 'natsu' (summer) with 'me' (rain) or refers to the jujube fruit. A flexible Japanese name often chosen for its natural connections.

Popularity

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

Written as なつめ

Quick answers about Natsume

What does Natsume mean?

Natsume is a unisex name of Japanese origin meaning "Combines 'natsu' (summer) with 'me' (rain) or refers to the jujube fruit. A flexible Japanese name often chosen for its natural connections.".

How popular is Natsume?

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Brother names that go with Natsume

Kenji Ren Hiro Kaito Sora Akira

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Natsume.

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

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Names with a similar meaning to Natsume

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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)
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