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Nami

Nami is a girls' name of Japanese origin meaning “wave.” From Japanese 'nami' (波) meaning wave.

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how do you pronounce Nami?

NAH-mee

where does the name Nami come from?

In Japanese, the word nami (波) means wave.

Nami is the name of the navigator of the Straw Hat Pirates in Eiichiro Oda's globally popular manga and anime series 'One Piece,' making it well-known in anime communities worldwide.

who are famous people named Nami?

  • Nami (One Piece character)

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quick answers about Nami

What does the name Nami mean?

Nami means “wave”.

What is the origin of the name Nami?

Nami comes from the Japanese naming tradition.

How popular is the name Nami?

Nami has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.

Is Nami a boy or girl name?

Nami is primarily a girls' name.

How do you pronounce Nami?

Nami is pronounced NAH-mee, with 2 syllables.

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