Nagoshi is a Japanese surname. The name is most commonly written in kanji as 名越. Origin and usage: Nagoshi is of Japanese origin and is borne by several families in Japan. Like many surnames, it may derive from geographic features or place names associated with the family line. The kanji 名 means “name” or “reputation,” and 越 means “to cross” or “to exceed.” The combination does not imply a fixed meaning for families; meanings are historical rather than literal. The surname is romanized as Nagoshi, with variations being rare. Notable people: Toshihiro Nagoshi is a well-known bearer of the surname; he is a Japanese video game designer and producer noted for his work at Sega and for the Yakuza series.