Nakajima (written: ), also transliterated as Nakashima, is the 23rd most common Japanese surname. A less common variant is . Notable people with the surname include: * Airi Nakajima (中島愛里, born 1990), Japanese actress and gravure idol *

Akira Nakashima Akira Nakashima (中嶋章 or 中島章, also written as ''Nakashima Akira'', ''Nakasima Akira'' or ''Nakajima Akira'', 5 January 1908 – 29 October 1970) was a Japanese electrical engineer of the NEC. He got a bachelor's degree in electri ...

(中嶋章, 1908–1970), Japanese electrical engineer * Akira Nakajima (中島章, 1923–2017), Japanese ophthalmologist *

Arisa Nakajima is a Japanese professional wrestler. Trained by the Major Girl's Fighting AtoZ promotion, Nakajima made her debut in January 2006, but when the promotion folded the following May, she transferred over to JWP Joshi Puroresu, where she became a ...

(中島安里紗, born 1989), Japanese professional wrestler *

Atsushi Nakajima was a Japanese author known for his unique style and self-introspective themes. His major works include "The Moon Over the Mountain" and "Light, Wind and Dreams" with the former being published in many Japanese textbooks. During his life he w ...

(中島敦, 1909–1942), Japanese writer *

Brandon Nakashima Brandon Nakashima (born August 3, 2001) is an American professional tennis player. He has been ranked as high as world No. 43 in singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), which he achieved on 17 October 2022. On the same day, he ...

(born 2001), American tennis player * Chikuhei Nakajima (中島知久平 1884–1949), Japanese aviation pioneer, founder of the Nakajima Aircraft Company * Chris Nakashima-Brown, American science fiction author *

Daisuke Nakajima is a retired Japanese racing driver; the son of Satoru Nakajima and the younger brother of Kazuki Nakajima, both of whom have driven in Formula One. Career Having started his career in go-karts on the Japanese circuit, Nakajima moved into singl ...

(中島大祐, born 1989), Japanese British Formula 3 driver, younger brother of Kazuki Nakajima *

Emi Nakajima is a Japanese football player. She plays for INAC Kobe Leonessa and Japan national team. Club career Nakajima was born in Yasu on September 27, 1990. After graduating from high school, she joined INAC Kobe Leonessa in 2009. The club won L.Lea ...

(中島依美, born 1990), Japanese women's footballer *

George Nakashima George Katsutoshi Nakashima ( ja, 中島勝寿 ''Nakashima Katsutoshi'', May 24, 1905 – June 15, 1990) was an American woodworker, architect, and furniture maker who was one of the leading innovators of 20th century furniture design and a fathe ...

(中島勝寿 Nakashima Katsutoshi, 1905–1990), Japanese-American woodworker, architect, and furniture maker * Haruo Nakajima (中島春雄, 1929-2017) Japanese actor, first person to portray Godzilla * Hiraku Nakajima (中島啓, born 1962), Japanese mathematician, 2003 Cole Prize winner * Hiromi Nakashima (中島宏海, born 1993), Japanese footballer *

Isao Nakajima is a Japanese former swimmer. He competed in the men's 4 × 100 metre medley relay at the 1964 Summer Olympics The , officially the and commonly known as Tokyo 1964 ( ja, 東京1964), were an international multi-sport event held from 10 ...

(中島功, born 1941), Japanese swimmer *

Issey Nakajima-Farran Issey Morgan Nakajima-Farran (born 16 May 1984) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays for UE Tàrrega in the Primera Catalana. Club career Youth Born to a Japanese mother and an English Zimbabwean father, Nakajima-Farran moved ...

(born 1984), Canadian soccer player *

Katsuhiko Nakajima is a Japanese professional wrestler, signed to Pro Wrestling Noah. He started his career in Riki Choshu's Fighting World of Japan Pro Wrestling (WJ) promotion before heading to Kensuke Sasaki's Kensuke Office/Diamond Ring dojo and promotion. He ...

(中嶋勝彦, born 1988), Japanese professional wrestler *

Kazuki Nakajima is a retired Japanese professional racing driver who drove in Formula One for the Williams-Toyota team from to . In 2012 and 2014, he won the Super Formula Championship driving for TOM'S. Racing for Toyota Gazoo Racing, he won the 2018, 2019 a ...

(中嶋一貴, born 1985), Japanese Formula One driver, older brother of Daisuke Nakajima * Kenichi Nakajima (中島健一, born 1978), Japanese visual artist *

Kento Nakajima is a Japanese actor and singer. He is best known as being a member of the Japanese idol An is a type of entertainer marketed for image, attractiveness, and personality in Japanese pop culture. Idols are primarily singers with training in ...

(中島健人, born 1994), Japanese actor, model and idol *

Kyoko Nakajima is a Japanese writer. She has won the Naoki Prize, Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature, Shibata Renzaburo Prize, Kawai Hayao Story Prize, and Chuo Koron Literary Prize, and her work has been adapted for film. Early life and education Kyoko Na ...

(中島京子, born 1964), Japanese writer *

Makoto Nakajima was the commissioner of the Japan Patent OfficeLawyers Weekly USA (2006). until he was succeeded by Masahiro Koezuka (肥塚雅博). Government service Upon graduating from the University of Tokyo with a law degree, Nakajima began working in th ...

(中嶋誠, born 1952), former commissioner of the Japan Patent Office * Masashi Nakashima (中島勝司, born 1962), Japanese diver *

Megumi Nakajima is a Japanese voice actress and singer, who is affiliated with Stay Luck. Her involvement in the entertainment industry began in 2003 when she participated in an audition held by the talent agency Stardust Promotion, becoming affiliated with the ...

(中島愛, born 1989), Japanese voice actress and singer *

Mie Nakashima is a Japanese field hockey player. She competed for the Japan women's national field hockey team The Japan women's national field hockey team represents Japan in the international field hockey competitions. Tournament history Summer Olympics ...

(中島史恵, born 1986), Japanese field hockey player *

Mika Nakashima is a Japanese singer and actress. Five of her studio albums, one of her mini-albums and one of her compilation albums have reached number one in Japan's Oricon album chart. She also embarked on an acting career, most notably as Nana Osaki in the ...

(中島美嘉, born 1983), Japanese singer, model, and actress *

Miyuki Nakajima (born February 23, 1952, Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and radio personality. She has released 43 studio albums, 46 singles, 6 live albums and multiple compilations as of January 2020. Her sales have been estimated ...

(中島みゆき, born 1952), Japanese singer, composer, lyricist and radio personality *

Sadao Nakajima is a Japanese film director and screenwriter (born 8 August, 1934) known for his work in yakuza films and jidaigeki. Career Born in Chiba Prefecture, he attended Hibiya High School and then the University of Tokyo before joining the Tōei studi ...

(中島貞夫, born 1934), Japanese film director *

Saki Nakajima (voice actress) is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society. Her major roles include Ichigo Momomiya, the main character of magical girl series ''Tokyo Mew Mew'', Chizuru Honshou in ''Bleach'' and Mimi Tasogare in ...

(中島沙樹, born 1978), Japanese voice actress *

Saki Nakajima (singer) is a Japanese singer and actress. She was a member of Cute, a Japanese pop group within Hello! Project. Early life Nakajima was born in Saitama, Japan. She joined Hello! Project in 2002 as one of fifteen children chosen from the Hello! Pr ...

(中島早貴, born 1994), J-pop singer in the Hello! Project group °C-ute *

Satoru Nakajima is a Japanese former racing driver. He is a five-time Japanese Top Formula champion, and was the first full-time Japanese Formula One driver. Accordingly, he is responsible for several firsts for Japanese drivers in Formula One, including bei ...

(中嶋悟, born 1953), Japanese Formula One driver and father of Kazuki Nakajima * Shiho Nakashima (中島志保, born 1978), Japanese snowboarder * Shota Nakajima (born 1989), American chef *

Shoya Nakajima is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for Süper Lig club Antalyaspor and the Japan national team. Primarily a left winger, he has also played on the right flank and as a central second striker. After starting his career with Tok ...

(中嶋翔哉, born 1994), Japanese football player *

Takaharu Nakajima is a Japanese speed skater. He competed at the 2002 Winter Olympics and the 2006 Winter Olympics The 2006 Winter Olympics, officially the XX Olympic Winter Games ( it, XX Giochi olimpici invernali) and also known as Torino 2006, were a wi ...

(中嶋敬春, born 1983), Japanese speed skater * Yoji Nakajima (born 1964), Japanese wheelchair curler, 2010 Winter Paralympian * Yu Nakajima (中島悠, born 1991), Japanese Rubik's Cube solver * Yuki Nakajima (中島由貴, born 1990), Japanese biathlete *

Yuki Nakashima (footballer) is a Japanese football player who plays for FC Machida Zelvia. Playing career Nakashima was born in Takaoka on June 16, 1984. After graduating from high school, he joined J1 League club Kashima Antlers in 2003. He got opportunities to play as ...

(中島裕希, born 1984), Japanese footballer *

Yumi Nakashima is a Japanese vocalist, guitarist and singer-songwriter. She was a guitarist, vocalist and composer in the Japanese rock band GO!GO!7188 under the name; . She is also a songwriter, composer, guitarist and vocalist in the band Chirinuruwowaka. ...

(中島優美, born 1979), Japanese vocalist, guitarist and singer-songwriter *

Yuto Nakajima is a Japanese singer, actor and model. He is a member of Hey! Say! JUMP. He played Koji Kiritani in the 2005 Japanese television drama, ''Nobuta wo Produce''. Career 2004: Becoming an artist for Johnny's Entertainment Nakajima joined Johnny' ...

(中島裕翔, born 1993), J-pop singer, actor and dancer in the group Hey! Say! JUMP * Yuki Nakashima (中島由貴, born 1997), Japanese voice actor, bassist from a all-girl band

Roselia (band) Roselia is a Japanese all-female alternative rock band that is part of Bushiroad's media franchise ''BanG Dream!''. Formed in 2016, the group's members portray fictional characters in the project's anime series and mobile game ''BanG Dream! Girls ...

Fictional characters

* Characters from the " Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha" anime series: ** Genya Nakajima, Major in command of the 108th Battalion ** Quint Nakajima ** Ginga Nakajima ** Subaru Nakajima ** "Numbers" combat cyborg characters from the "Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Strikers" season: *** Cinque Nakajima *** Dieci Nakajima *** Nove Nakajima *** Wendi Nakajima * Several characters from the Strike Witches manga/anime media franchise

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