Nobita
Japanese · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Nobita
Nobita (のびた) is a Japanese given name meaning "stretch" or "extend," derived from the verb "nobiru" (伸びる), reflecting qualities of growth or expansion.
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Etymology
Nobita (のびた) is a Japanese given name meaning "stretch" or "extend," derived from the verb "nobiru" (伸びる), reflecting qualities of growth or expansion. The name is primarily used in Japan and is most famously associated with the protagonist of the manga and anime series Doraemon, which has contributed to its cultural recognition worldwide since its creation in 1969.
Nobita currently ranks #4,225 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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