What origin is the name Takenao?

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

What are good sister names for Takenao?

Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Takenao — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Takenao

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Takenao

Takenao

Boy

Japanese

3 syllables

Takenao (毅直) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "From 'take' (warrior/bamboo) and 'nao' (honest). A name reflecting the virtues of a fair and upright person.".

With Japanese roots, Takenao is a boy name that means "From 'take' (warrior/bamboo) and 'nao' (honest). A name reflecting the virtues of a fair and upright person.". It has 3 syllables.

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

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From 'take' (warrior/bamboo) and 'nao' (honest). A name reflecting the virtues of a fair and upright person.

Popularity

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

Written as 毅直

Quick answers about Takenao

What does Takenao mean?

Takenao is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "From 'take' (warrior/bamboo) and 'nao' (honest). A name reflecting the virtues of a fair and upright person.".

How popular is Takenao?

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Sister names that go with Takenao

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Takenao.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Names with a similar meaning to Takenao

Takenao means "From 'take' (warrior/bamboo) and 'nao' (honest). A name reflecting the virtues of a fair and upright person." — these names share that spirit.

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)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)