Nahomi

Nahomi is a Japanese given name whose meaning depends on the characters used to write it. Latin letters alone do not establish one fixed translation, because the same spoken name can be represented with different kanji. This is an important part of choosing a Japanese name: the written form can carry personal or family meaning that is not visible in an English spelling.

A well-documented bearer is Japanese footballer Nahomi Kawasumi, whose given name is written 奈穂美. Her name appears in both Japanese and Latin letters in national sporting and library records, providing a clear example of Nahomi as a name in its own right. Families considering it can begin with the sound while giving equal attention to the intended Japanese written form.