Nagai

Nagai Meaning & Origin

About Nagai
The surname Nagai is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the Japanese words "naga" meaning "long" and "i" meaning "well" or "well-being." Therefore, the surname Nagai can be understood to represent someone who is blessed with long life or good health. Another interpretation suggests that Nagai could also mean "long" or "tall," referring to a person's physical stature. Ultimately, the exact meaning of the surname Nagai may vary depending on the specific family or individual.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Nagai is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Nagai: 761
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30630
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nagai based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Nagai is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NK
🔊 Soundex
N020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA0 G AA1 IY0
🌐 IPA
/nɑˈgɑi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nagai in Braille

Here's how to represent Nagai in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Nagai in braille

How to sign the name Nagai using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Nagai using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Nagai in sign language

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