What origin is the name Nau?

Nau comes from Taiwanese Indigenous naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Nau?

Names from the same taiwanese-indigenous tradition pair naturally with Nau — for example Iang, Tayah, Simi. You can browse more on our taiwanese-indigenous names page.

Nau

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nau

Nau

Boy

Taiwanese Indigenous

1 syllable

Nau is a Taiwanese Indigenous boy's name meaning "A masculine name from Taiwanese indigenous languages, often carrying cultural significance.".

Parents who choose Nau pick a boy name from the Taiwanese Indigenous tradition, meaning "A masculine name from Taiwanese indigenous languages, often carrying cultural significance.". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Taiwanese Indigenous
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A masculine name from Taiwanese indigenous languages, often carrying cultural significance.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Nau

What does Nau mean?

Nau is a boy name of Taiwanese Indigenous origin meaning "A masculine name from Taiwanese indigenous languages, often carrying cultural significance.".

How popular is Nau?

We have no birth-record ranking for Nau: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Sister names that go with Nau

Iang Tayah Simi Sinay Luta Cigi

How to say Nau

Audio plays in browsers that support speech.

Played by your device's voice; accents vary by family and region.

Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Nau.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

More names with number 3

Numerology is a cultural tradition for fun, not a prediction.

Combine Nau with another name

Our free name combiner blends two names into new baby name ideas.

Names with a similar meaning to Nau

Nau means "A masculine name from Taiwanese indigenous languages, often carrying cultural significance." — these names share that spirit.

Caleb — "Caleb is a Hebrew name, often linked to kelev 'dog', a symbol of loyalty, or to 'whole-hearted'. Caleb was a faithful spy sent by Moses." (Hebrew)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
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)