Kazunori
Meaningoften harmonious principle · Japanese
Kazunori is a Japanese boy name often meaning “harmonious principle”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Word funKazunori doesn't repeat a single letter: 8 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kazunori would score 21 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Kazunori
Kazunori is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often harmonious principle”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Kazunori at school.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese boy names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Rio · river
- Unisex name: Akari · light, brightness
- Boy name: Kenzo · often healthy third son
- Boy name: Kenji · often strong second son
- Unisex name: Ren · often lotus
- Unisex name: Zen · meditation
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
Questions about the name Kazunori
What does the name Kazunori mean?
Kazunori means “often harmonious principle” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Kazuo (“often harmonious man”), Kazuya (“often harmonious”), Kazuhiko (“often harmonious prince”) and Kazuhiro (“often harmonious and broad”).
What is the origin of the name Kazunori?
Kazunori is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Kazunori a boy or girl name?
Kazunori is a boy name.
What names are similar to Kazunori?
If you like Kazunori, you might also like Kazuo, Kazuya, Kazuhiko and Kazuhiro.
What should I know before naming my baby Kazunori?
Kazunori is a Japanese boy name often meaning “harmonious principle”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.