Nao
Meaning of Nao
Nao is a unisex name of Japanese origin. It is pronounced as "now" (/naʊ/) in Japanese. This stylish and modern name has no variations found. In the United States, Nao has been steadily gaining popularity over the years. In 2021, there were 5 occurrences of the name, ranking it at 15,217th place. Its highest rank in recent years was in 2010 when it ranked at 16,984th place with 5 occurrences. The name Nao has a unique and international appeal, making it a great choice for parents looking for something distinctive yet accessible for their baby.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as now (/naʊ/)
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Notable People Named Nao
| Nao Tōyama is a Japanese voice actress and singer known for her roles in various anime series and for winning awards in the voice acting industry. |
| Nao Higashihama is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball. |
| Nao Yoshioka is a soul singer and songwriter originally from Osaka, Japan, currently residing in New York City. |
| Nao Kodaira is a retired Japanese long track speed skater known for her expertise in sprint distances. |
| Nao Deguchi, also known as 出口 なお, founded the Oomoto-kyo religion after being possessed by a spirit called Ushitora no Konjin and wrote 200,000 pages of prophecies despite being illiterate. |
