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Japanese boy(male) nameKakeru
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:かける
  • Katakanatip:カケル
  • English Syllablestip:ka-ke-ru (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ka-ke-ru (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kakeru
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kakerukun(かけるくん)Click to speech かけるくんKakechan( かけちゃん)Click to speech  かけちゃんKerukeru( けるける)Click to speech  けるける

Kanji Names & Meanings - 18 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Kakeru," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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- Kakeru -

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means "hang, suspend, concern."

Name ideas examples

  • Hang - Hang - To suspend from above - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of hang throughout life.

  • Concern - Concern - To worry about - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of concern throughout life.

  • Float - Floating represents lightness, buoyancy, and rising above troubles. May your child float above difficulties with lightness of spirit.

  • Separate - Separating represents distinction, clarity, and appropriate boundaries. May your child separate wisely what should be kept apart.

  • Unresolved - Unresolved - To remain unresolved - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unresolved throughout life.

一翔- Kakeru -

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means "one, once, first."

Name ideas examples

  • One - One represents beginning, unity, and being first or the best in one's endeavors. May your child be one with their purpose, unified in heart and action, striving for excellence.

  • Once - Once represents the precious uniqueness of each moment and opportunity. May your child recognize and seize unique opportunities as they arise.

  • First - Being first represents leadership, pioneering spirit, and the courage to lead the way. May your child be first in character and courage, leading others with integrity.

  • A Certain - Certainty represents something specific and meaningful, even when unnamed. May your child recognize what is certain and important in their life.

  • All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.

  • At a Time - Taking things one at a time represents patience and methodical progress. May your child approach challenges one step at a time with patience.

  • Indeed - Indeed represents affirmation, truth, and emphatic agreement. May your child speak truth with conviction and recognize it in others.

  • Little - Little represents appreciation for small things and the power of modest beginnings. May your child appreciate life's small wonders and grow from humble beginnings.

  • Or - Choice and alternatives open doors to different possibilities. May your child wisely consider alternatives and make good choices.

  • Same - Sameness represents equality, consistency, and fair treatment of all. May your child treat all equally, consistent in their fairness to everyone.

  • Slightly - Subtle differences and small adjustments often make significant impact. May your child appreciate subtle nuances that make a difference.

  • Solely - Solely represents focus, exclusivity, and complete dedication. May your child be solely dedicated to what matters most.

  • Unify - Unifying represents bringing together, creating harmony, and building consensus. May your child unify those around them in common purpose.

means "soar, fly, detailed."

Name ideas examples

  • Soar - Soaring represents rising high, gliding on currents, and achieving heights. May your child soar to great heights.

  • Fly - Fly - To move through the air - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fly throughout life.

  • Detailed - Details represent thoroughness, care, and attention to what matters. May your child attend to important details without losing sight of the whole.

翔瑠- Kakeru -

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means "soar, fly, detailed."

Name ideas examples

  • Soar - Soaring represents rising high, gliding on currents, and achieving heights. May your child soar to great heights.

  • Fly - Fly - To move through the air - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fly throughout life.

  • Detailed - Details represent thoroughness, care, and attention to what matters. May your child attend to important details without losing sight of the whole.

means "lapis lazuli."

Name ideas examples

  • Lapis Lazuli - Lapis lazuli represents the night sky, truth, and royal wisdom in many ancient cultures. May your child possess lapis lazuli's depth, embodying truth and royal wisdom.

- Kakeru -

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means "soar, fly, detailed."

Name ideas examples

  • Soar - Soaring represents rising high, gliding on currents, and achieving heights. May your child soar to great heights.

  • Fly - Fly - To move through the air - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fly throughout life.

  • Detailed - Details represent thoroughness, care, and attention to what matters. May your child attend to important details without losing sight of the whole.

- Kakeru -

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means "to gallop, to drive, to chase."

Name ideas examples

  • To Gallop - The act of gallop represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child gallop with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Chase - The act of chase represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child chase with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Press - The act of press represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child press with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Ride a Horse - Horses represent vitality, success, and the strength to carry others forward. May your child gallop toward success like a noble horse, carrying others along their journey.

  • Run - Running represents speed, escape from harm, and pursuit of goals. May your child run toward good goals and away from harm.

- Kakeru -

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means "to gallop, to drive, to chase."

  • To Gallop - To Run; to ride a horse at speed.

  • To Chase - To Pursue; to drive away.

  • To Press - To Force; to compel.

  • Coerce - To force someone to do something against their will.

  • Harass - To pressure or intimidate someone.

  • Ride a Horse - To travel on horseback.

  • Run - To move quickly on foot.

Name ideas examples

  • To Gallop - The act of gallop represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child gallop with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Chase - The act of chase represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child chase with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Press - The act of press represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child press with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Coerce - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Harass - Harass - To pressure or intimidate someone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of harass throughout life.

  • Ride a Horse - Horses represent vitality, success, and the strength to carry others forward. May your child gallop toward success like a noble horse, carrying others along their journey.

  • Run - Running represents speed, escape from harm, and pursuit of goals. May your child run toward good goals and away from harm.

- Kakeru -

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means "shelf, to span."

  • Shelf - A stand made by laying boards horizontally to place or hang things.

  • To Span - To Bridge; to stretch across.

Name ideas examples

  • Shelf - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.

  • To Span - The act of span represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child span with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

- Kakeru -

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means "bet."

  • Betting - Making a wager on the outcome of an event or game.

  • Gambling - Participating in games of chance for money or other stakes.

  • Gaming - Playing a game for amusement or competition.

Name ideas examples

  • Betting - Betting represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in betting with purpose and skill.

  • Gambling - Gambling represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in gambling with purpose and skill.

  • Gaming - Gaming represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in gaming with purpose and skill.

掛留- Kakeru -

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means "to hang, to multiply, to require."

Name ideas examples

  • To Multiply - The act of multiply represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child multiply with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Require - The act of require represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child require with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Assign - Assign - To be responsible for a task or duty - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of assign throughout life.

  • Calculate - Calculate - To perform calculations - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of calculate throughout life.

  • Duty - Duty represents responsibility, obligation, and honorable commitment. May your child fulfill their duties with honor and dedication.

  • Hang, Attach, Suspend - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

means "stay, keep, fasten."

Name ideas examples

  • Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.

  • To Stay Still - Staying represents perseverance, commitment, and faithfulness through time. May your child stay true to their commitments, faithful and persevering.

  • Keep - Keeping represents maintaining, preserving, and faithful holding. May your child keep their promises and maintain what matters.

  • Fasten - Speed represents efficiency, quick thinking, and the ability to act decisively. May your child think and act quickly when needed, seizing opportunities swiftly.

  • Pleiades - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Ruble - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

翔塁- Kakeru -

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means "soar, fly, detailed."

Name ideas examples

  • Soar - Soaring represents rising high, gliding on currents, and achieving heights. May your child soar to great heights.

  • Fly - Fly - To move through the air - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fly throughout life.

  • Detailed - Details represent thoroughness, care, and attention to what matters. May your child attend to important details without losing sight of the whole.

means "fort, base, rampart."

Name ideas examples

  • Fort - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

  • Base - The base represents foundation, support, and starting points. May your child build on a solid base of values and skills.

  • Rampart - Rampart - A defensive wall - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rampart throughout life.

  • Connect - Connecting represents relationship, joining, and creating bonds. May your child connect deeply with others and form lasting bonds.

  • Pile Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.

  • Stack - Stack - To pile up or accumulate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stack throughout life.

翔海- Kakeru -

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means "soar, fly, detailed."

Name ideas examples

  • Soar - Soaring represents rising high, gliding on currents, and achieving heights. May your child soar to great heights.

  • Fly - Fly - To move through the air - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fly throughout life.

  • Detailed - Details represent thoroughness, care, and attention to what matters. May your child attend to important details without losing sight of the whole.

means "sea, ocean, vast."

  • Sea - The Ocean; vast body of saltwater.

  • Ocean - A great expanse of water; the deep.

  • Gathering Place - Where many people or things come together.

  • Lake or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.

  • Wide and Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.

Name ideas examples

  • Sea - The sea symbolizes vastness, depth of character, and the acceptance of all things. May your child possess the ocean's depth and vastness, embracing life with boundless capacity.

  • Ocean - The ocean represents infinite possibilities, mystery, and the connection of all lands. May your child have the ocean's expansive heart, connecting with all people across all boundaries.

  • Gathering Place - Place represents belonging, position, and having a proper location in the world. May your child find their place in the world, where they belong and can flourish.

  • Lake or Pond - Ponds represent tranquility, reflection, and the cultivation of inner peace. May your child find stillness like a pond, reflecting wisdom from peaceful contemplation.

  • Wide and Large - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.

翔留- Kakeru -

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means "soar, fly, detailed."

Name ideas examples

  • Soar - Soaring represents rising high, gliding on currents, and achieving heights. May your child soar to great heights.

  • Fly - Fly - To move through the air - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fly throughout life.

  • Detailed - Details represent thoroughness, care, and attention to what matters. May your child attend to important details without losing sight of the whole.

means "stay, keep, fasten."

Name ideas examples

  • Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.

  • To Stay Still - Staying represents perseverance, commitment, and faithfulness through time. May your child stay true to their commitments, faithful and persevering.

  • Keep - Keeping represents maintaining, preserving, and faithful holding. May your child keep their promises and maintain what matters.

  • Fasten - Speed represents efficiency, quick thinking, and the ability to act decisively. May your child think and act quickly when needed, seizing opportunities swiftly.

  • Pleiades - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Ruble - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

翔隆- Kakeru -

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means "soar, fly, detailed."

Name ideas examples

  • Soar - Soaring represents rising high, gliding on currents, and achieving heights. May your child soar to great heights.

  • Fly - Fly - To move through the air - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fly throughout life.

  • Detailed - Details represent thoroughness, care, and attention to what matters. May your child attend to important details without losing sight of the whole.

means "prosperity, high, noble."

Name ideas examples

  • Prosperity - Prosperity - Flourishing Condition; success - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of prosperity throughout life.

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

  • Noble - Nobility represents high character, dignity, and the conduct worthy of respect. May your child be noble in character, dignified and worthy of respect.

  • Prosperous, Vigorous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.

駆流- Kakeru -

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means "to gallop, to drive, to chase."

Name ideas examples

  • To Gallop - The act of gallop represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child gallop with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Chase - The act of chase represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child chase with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Press - The act of press represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child press with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Ride a Horse - Horses represent vitality, success, and the strength to carry others forward. May your child gallop toward success like a noble horse, carrying others along their journey.

  • Run - Running represents speed, escape from harm, and pursuit of goals. May your child run toward good goals and away from harm.

means "flow, current, style."

  • Flow - To Move Smoothly; to stream.

  • Current - A body of moving water.

  • Style - A Manner; a school of thought.

  • Counting - A way of counting flags or brooms.

  • Exile - To exile as a punishment, to send away to a distant place.

  • Fellowship - Companions, bloodline, same kind.

  • Spread - To spread, to disseminate, to pass on.

  • Status - Quality, class, rank, social standing.

  • Stream - A stream, a flowing river, a changing state.

  • Unfounded - Something without basis, something done carelessly, something uncertain.

Name ideas examples

  • Flow - Flowing represents natural movement, ease, and going with life's currents. May your child flow through life with natural grace.

  • Current - The current represents moving forward, flowing energy, and the power of momentum. May your child ride life's currents wisely.

  • Style - Style - A Manner; a school of thought - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of style throughout life.

  • Counting - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Exile - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

  • Fellowship - Fellowship - Companions, bloodline, same kind - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fellowship throughout life.

  • Spread - Spreading represents sharing, expansion, and the dissemination of good. May your child spread kindness and knowledge wherever they go.

  • Status - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Stream - Streams represent freshness, the beginning of journeys, and the purity of mountain springs. May your child carry the freshness of a mountain stream, pure of heart and full of life.

  • Unfounded - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

駆琉- Kakeru -

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means "to gallop, to drive, to chase."

Name ideas examples

  • To Gallop - The act of gallop represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child gallop with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Chase - The act of chase represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child chase with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Press - The act of press represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child press with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Ride a Horse - Horses represent vitality, success, and the strength to carry others forward. May your child gallop toward success like a noble horse, carrying others along their journey.

  • Run - Running represents speed, escape from harm, and pursuit of goals. May your child run toward good goals and away from harm.

means "lapis lazuli, ryukyu."

Name ideas examples

  • Lapis Lazuli - Lapis lazuli represents the night sky, truth, and royal wisdom in many ancient cultures. May your child possess lapis lazuli's depth, embodying truth and royal wisdom.

  • Ryukyu - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

駆留- Kakeru -

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means "to gallop, to drive, to chase."

Name ideas examples

  • To Gallop - The act of gallop represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child gallop with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Chase - The act of chase represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child chase with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Press - The act of press represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child press with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Ride a Horse - Horses represent vitality, success, and the strength to carry others forward. May your child gallop toward success like a noble horse, carrying others along their journey.

  • Run - Running represents speed, escape from harm, and pursuit of goals. May your child run toward good goals and away from harm.

means "stay, keep, fasten."

Name ideas examples

  • Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.

  • To Stay Still - Staying represents perseverance, commitment, and faithfulness through time. May your child stay true to their commitments, faithful and persevering.

  • Keep - Keeping represents maintaining, preserving, and faithful holding. May your child keep their promises and maintain what matters.

  • Fasten - Speed represents efficiency, quick thinking, and the ability to act decisively. May your child think and act quickly when needed, seizing opportunities swiftly.

  • Pleiades - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Ruble - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

かける- Kakeru -

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Uses phonetic hiragana/katakana characters without inherent meaning.

懸希琉- Kakeru -

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means "hang, suspend, concern."

Name ideas examples

  • Hang - Hang - To suspend from above - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of hang throughout life.

  • Concern - Concern - To worry about - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of concern throughout life.

  • Float - Floating represents lightness, buoyancy, and rising above troubles. May your child float above difficulties with lightness of spirit.

  • Separate - Separating represents distinction, clarity, and appropriate boundaries. May your child separate wisely what should be kept apart.

  • Unresolved - Unresolved - To remain unresolved - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unresolved throughout life.

means "hope, rare, few."

Name ideas examples

  • Hope - Hope represents optimism, faith in the future, and the light that guides through darkness. May your child live in hope, carrying light through every darkness.

  • Rare - Rare - Uncommon; scarce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.

  • Few - Few represents selectivity, quality over quantity, and treasured intimacy. May your child choose quality over quantity, treasuring deep connections.

  • Faint, Dim - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Greece - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

means "lapis lazuli, ryukyu."

Name ideas examples

  • Lapis Lazuli - Lapis lazuli represents the night sky, truth, and royal wisdom in many ancient cultures. May your child possess lapis lazuli's depth, embodying truth and royal wisdom.

  • Ryukyu - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

Real Persons

The list contains people mentioned in Wikipedia. All JP links are in Japanese only. Sorry!

  • 熊谷Kumagai Kakeru Japanese badminton player (2002- ) wikipedia page linkEN wikipedia page linkJP
  • 山内Yamauchi Kakeru Japanese association football player (2002- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 曽根Sone Kakeru Japanese table tennis player (2002- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 坂本Sakamoto Kakeru Japanese association football player (2000- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 波多野Hatano Kakeru Japanese voice actor and actor (2000- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 戸谷Totani Kakeru Japanese child actor (1999- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 谷川Tanigawa Kakeru Japanese artistic gymnast (1999- ) wikipedia page linkEN wikipedia page linkJP
  • 奥村Okumura Kakeru Japanese rugby union player (1998- ) wikipedia page linkEN wikipedia page linkJP
  • 成田Narita Kakeru baseball player (1998- ) wikipedia page linkEN wikipedia page linkJP
  • 綾部Ayabe Kakeru baseball player (1997- ) wikipedia page linkEN wikipedia page linkJP
  • 熊川Kumagawa Kakeru Japanese association football player (1997- ) wikipedia page linkEN wikipedia page linkJP
  • 佐藤Satō Kakeru Japanese rower (1994- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 山野辺Yamanobe Kakeru Japanese baseball player (1994- ) wikipedia page linkEN wikipedia page linkJP
  • 石濱Ishihama Kakeru Japanese composer and arranger (1987- ) wikipedia page linkJP

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