Narihira - Japanese Boy Names

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Narihira

/na.ɾi.çi.ɾa/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Harmony and light or bloom

Represents the flourishing of peace and inner radiance; often linked to poetic beauty and emotional depth.

Symbolism

Embodies artistic expression, romantic longing, and the transient beauty of life as seen in classical waka poetry.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese elements 'nari' (成) meaning 'become' or 'achieve', and 'hira' (平) meaning 'peace' or 'flat', though also interpreted through poetic homophones like 'blossom' (花, hana). The name is famously borne by Ariwara no Narihira, a 9th-century poet whose life and work influenced The Tales of Ise.

Style & Origin

traditional

elegant

japanese

Cultural Background

Rooted in classical Japanese literature and aristocratic tradition, Narihira is historically associa

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