Takanao
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Japanese |
| Meaning | Different meanings depending on the kanji used |
Takanao (written: 孝尚 or 隆直) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include:
- Kikuchi Takanao (菊池 隆直; died 1185), Japanese samurai
- Takanao Sato (佐藤 孝尚; born 1933), Japanese water polo player