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南天

南天 (Nanten) is a feminine given name from Middle Chinese. It is used in Japanese.

JapaneseWritten in Chinese characters script. In English: Nanten.

Meaning & origin

Where it comes from

南天 comes from Middle Chinese.

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How it developed

In Japanese usage, 南天 is a short form of 南天竹.

南天’s family of names

In Japanese usage, 南天 is a short form of 南天竹. In Japanese usage, 南天 can be written in the Roman alphabet as Nanten.

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南天Nanten南天竹

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