Nagisa is a male Japanese name that means "A Calm Beach." It can be written using different kanji characters, each holding the meaning of "beach, strand," "water's edge/shore," or "lull, sand." This serene name has been used by both sexes and occasionally as a surname. Notable individuals bearing this name include Mayumi Nagisa, a renowned Japanese actress and singer, and Nagisa Oshima, a prominent Japanese film director. Additionally, Nagisa has been featured as a character in various fictional works, such as the Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 video game and the anime series Clannad. The name also holds significance in the field of biodiversity research as part of the NaGISA initiative, which focuses on cataloging in-shore areas.