Below are navigation links that will take you to the main text and navigation menus.

26,551 first names, 70,620 last names, 333,585 kanji variations.
one of the best Japanese name search tools for your baby!

Japanese girl(female) nameKagaya
Click to speech かがやAdd to First Names FavoritesShare This PageCopy Kagaya

  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:かがや
  • Katakanatip:カガヤ
  • English Syllablestip:ka-ga-ya (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ka-ga-ya (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kagaya
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kagachan(かがちゃん)Click to speech かがちゃんGayachan( がやちゃん)Click to speech  がやちゃんKagayan( かがやん)Click to speech  かがやん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. Japanese boy(male) nameSee the boys' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameKagaya

Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Kagaya."

Introduction to how Japanese names work

香優- Kagaya -

Click to speech かがやAdd to First Names FavoritesShare香優 - Kagaya -Copy 香優

means "fragrance, fragrant, pleasant."

Name ideas examples

  • Fragrance - Fragrance - Aroma; a pleasant smell - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fragrance throughout life.

  • Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.

  • Pleasant - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

  • Appealing - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

  • Lance - Lance - A piece in shogi - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of lance throughout life.

means "excellent, gentle."

  • Abundant - Relaxed and with plenty of room.

  • Harmonious - Peaceful and harmonious.

  • Highest - The highest ranking in evaluations such as performance.

  • Kind - Refined and beautiful.

  • Outstanding - Superior to others.

  • Skilled - A performer or entertainer.

Name ideas examples

  • Abundant - Abundance represents the overflowing blessings that come from a generous universe. May your child live abundantly, overflowing with blessings to share.

  • Harmonious - Being harmonious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be harmonious, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Highest - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.

  • Kind - Kindness represents compassion, consideration, and gentle treatment. May your child be kind to all they meet.

  • Outstanding - Being outstanding represents excellence, standing apart, and notable achievement. May your child be outstanding in character and contribution.

  • Skilled - Skilled - A performer or entertainer - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of skilled throughout life.

Explore Names by Tag

Similar Names to Kagaya

Names that have the same gender and start with K.

Explore First Names by Meaning

Here are some sample tags. Choose 'English word meanings' and try searching for any English word you like!

Share This Page

Share This PageShare

Share on your favorite

Or copy the link

Loading...