菜
na
vegetables, greens, colourful
Japanese Names
11
Strokes
木
Five Elements
艸
Radical
female
Gender
Detailed Meaning
菜 originally meant greens and vegetables but in naming carries the nuance of fresh, natural energy and vibrant colour. It is extraordinarily popular in modern girls’ names — names like 結菜 (Yuna), 愛菜 (Mana), and 咏菜 (Sakina) are consistently among Japan’s top choices.