Naoya
nah-OY-ah
Naoya is a boy’s name of Japanese origin, meaning “A Japanese given name. Common meanings include 'honest', 'truthful', 'dependable', or 'love' depending on the kanji used to write it.”, and peaked in popularity in 1997.
What Naoya Means
“A Japanese given name. Common meanings include 'honest', 'truthful', 'dependable', or 'love' depending on the kanji used to write it.”
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Naoya is a Japanese given name where common meanings, depending on the kanji, include 'honest,' 'truthful,' 'dependable,' or 'love.' It carries a weight of sincerity and trustworthiness.
This name suggests your son will possess a deeply honest and kind nature. You imagine him as someone trustworthy, someone who approaches life with diligence and a loving heart.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#6 in 1997
Total Births
17
First Recorded
1995
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