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Origin: Japanese

Meaning: Faithful duty

Nobutaka is a masculine Japanese name meaning "faithful duty," with various potential meanings depending on the kanji used to write it. The first two syllables make up Nobu, meaning "trust," a popular shortened version of various longer-form Japanese names. Takao is another famous name from the Land of the Rising Sun, and its most popular meanings are "noble" and "prosperous." Together, they combine to give baby Nobutaka an overall feeling of loyalty and devotion towards their loved ones and closest friends.