Nozomu
Meaningto hope · Japanese
Nozomu is a Japanese boy name meaning “to hope”. 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Nozomu would score 17 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10).
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 Nozomu
Nozomu is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “to hope”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Nozomu 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 Nozomu
What does the name Nozomu mean?
Nozomu means “to hope” and comes from Japanese. Names built around “hope” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Elpidio (“hope”), Koki (“often radiant hope”), Natsuki (“often summer hope”) and Sinethemba (“we have hope”).
What is the origin of the name Nozomu?
Nozomu is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Nozomu a boy or girl name?
Nozomu is a boy name.
What names are similar to Nozomu?
If you like Nozomu, you might also like Elpidio, Koki, Natsuki and Sinethemba.
What should I know before naming my baby Nozomu?
Nozomu is a Japanese boy name meaning “to hope”. 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 simple to spell and say, 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.