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Globally, Nanbu (Nanbu , 南部 ) is a rare dominantly masculine, but seldom feminine first name. The forename Nanbu is characteristic of India, where it is an extremely rare epicene name, and China, where it is an extremely rare boy's name. Also, Nanbu is the last name as well as the forename.
Nanbu is also a name for the fictitious and mythical characters: 南部 , character in Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo.