Ship; symbolizes a journey or adventure across the seas.
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Nau is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Ship; symbolizes a journey or adventure across the seas.". Listed origin: Portuguese.
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Nau is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Ship; symbolizes a journey or adventure across the seas.". Listed origin: Portuguese.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is NOW. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Nau. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
Ideas to try include Nauzinho. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
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