Name Detail

Nobu

noble warrior

Male Japanese samurai / Japanese 2 syllables 1 popularity 0 favorites

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Full Name Detail

Name

Nobu

Origin

Japanese samurai / Japanese

Gender

Male

Meaning

noble warrior

Detailed Meaning

Rooted in the aristocratic heritage of the samurai class, this name embodies both martial prowess and refined culture. It represents warriors who were equally skilled in combat, poetry, and the tea ceremony.

Suggests the openness of expansive plains. This name embodies freedom and possibility, with room to grow and explore.

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Syllable Breakdown

1. no (prefix) 2. bu (suffix)

This breakdown helps explain how the final name is built and why it sounds the way it does.

Nobu Name Meaning and Style

Nobu is a male name of Japanese samurai / Japanese origin, meaning noble warrior.

It appears in the Japanese, Minimal, Modern name collections and has 2 syllables. Browse the related Japanese samurai / Japanese names below for alternatives with a similar background.