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Kanachan(かなちゃん)
Nakachan( なかちゃん)
Kanako( かなこ)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls.
See the boys' version here.
This name is also used as a surname:
Kanaka
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 "Kanaka," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
叶 means "fulfill, grant, satisfy."
Fulfillment - To have one's wishes or desires fulfilled.
Harmony - To be in agreement or accord.
Agreement - To be in harmony or accord.
Fulfillment - To bring joy and contentment to the parents and the baby, and to have one's wishes and dreams come true.
Harmony - To bring peace and balance to the family, and to create a harmonious atmosphere.
Agreement - To bring unity and understanding to the family, and to create a sense of agreement and understanding.
歌 means "song, singing."
Singing - The act of singing with rhythm and melody, usually to music.
Poem - A unit of poetry, one of the forms of Chinese poetry.
叶 means "fulfill, grant, satisfy."
Fulfillment - To have one's wishes or desires fulfilled.
Harmony - To be in agreement or accord.
Agreement - To be in harmony or accord.
Fulfillment - To bring joy and contentment to the parents and the baby, and to have one's wishes and dreams come true.
Harmony - To bring peace and balance to the family, and to create a harmonious atmosphere.
Agreement - To bring unity and understanding to the family, and to create a sense of agreement and understanding.
花 means "flower."
Flower - A general term for flowers of plants and trees.
Something Shaped Like A Flower - Something shaped like a flower.
Blurring Of The Eyes - A feeling of being dazed or confused.
Glare - A feeling of being dazzled.
Beautiful - This is a perfect name for a baby, as it symbolizes beauty and elegance. It is also a reminder of the beauty of nature, which is something that all parents want their children to appreciate.
Popular - This is a great name for a baby, as it implies that the child will be popular and well-liked. It is also a reminder of the importance of being liked and accepted by others.
Flower - This is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes the beauty of nature and the joy of life. It is also a reminder of the importance of appreciating the beauty of nature and the joy of life.
Blooming - This is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes the joy of life and the beauty of nature. It is also a reminder of the importance of appreciating the beauty of nature and the joy of life.
Radiant - This is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes the beauty of nature and the joy of life. It is also a reminder of the importance of appreciating the beauty of nature and the joy of life."
奏 means "play music, perform, report, petition."
Perform - To play or execute a musical piece.
Accomplish - To complete or bring something to a successful conclusion.
Recommend - To suggest or advise something.
Offer - To present or give something.
Dedicate - To present or give something as an offering.
Declare - To state or express something.
To Perform - It conveys the idea of performing something of value for the child, such as a song or a dance.
To Recommend - It conveys the idea of offering advice and guidance to the child as they grow up.
To Offer - It conveys the idea of offering something of value to the child, such as love, support, and guidance.
To Present - It conveys the idea of presenting something of value to the child, such as a gift or a blessing.
To Accomplish - It conveys the idea of achieving something of value for the child, such as a goal or a dream.
花 means "flower."
Flower - A general term for flowers of plants and trees.
Something Shaped Like A Flower - Something shaped like a flower.
Blurring Of The Eyes - A feeling of being dazed or confused.
Glare - A feeling of being dazzled.
Beautiful - This is a perfect name for a baby, as it symbolizes beauty and elegance. It is also a reminder of the beauty of nature, which is something that all parents want their children to appreciate.
Popular - This is a great name for a baby, as it implies that the child will be popular and well-liked. It is also a reminder of the importance of being liked and accepted by others.
Flower - This is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes the beauty of nature and the joy of life. It is also a reminder of the importance of appreciating the beauty of nature and the joy of life.
Blooming - This is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes the joy of life and the beauty of nature. It is also a reminder of the importance of appreciating the beauty of nature and the joy of life.
Radiant - This is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes the beauty of nature and the joy of life. It is also a reminder of the importance of appreciating the beauty of nature and the joy of life."
奏 means "play music, perform, report, petition."
Perform - To play or execute a musical piece.
Accomplish - To complete or bring something to a successful conclusion.
Recommend - To suggest or advise something.
Offer - To present or give something.
Dedicate - To present or give something as an offering.
Declare - To state or express something.
To Perform - It conveys the idea of performing something of value for the child, such as a song or a dance.
To Recommend - It conveys the idea of offering advice and guidance to the child as they grow up.
To Offer - It conveys the idea of offering something of value to the child, such as love, support, and guidance.
To Present - It conveys the idea of presenting something of value to the child, such as a gift or a blessing.
To Accomplish - It conveys the idea of achieving something of value for the child, such as a goal or a dream.
香 means "fragrance, aroma, scent."
Appealing - Having an attractive appearance, color, voice, taste, etc.
Chess Piece - One of the pieces 香車(kyousya) in the game of shogi.
花 means "flower."
Flower - A general term for flowers of plants and trees.
Something Shaped Like A Flower - Something shaped like a flower.
Blurring Of The Eyes - A feeling of being dazed or confused.
Glare - A feeling of being dazzled.
Beautiful - This is a perfect name for a baby, as it symbolizes beauty and elegance. It is also a reminder of the beauty of nature, which is something that all parents want their children to appreciate.
Popular - This is a great name for a baby, as it implies that the child will be popular and well-liked. It is also a reminder of the importance of being liked and accepted by others.
Flower - This is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes the beauty of nature and the joy of life. It is also a reminder of the importance of appreciating the beauty of nature and the joy of life.
Blooming - This is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes the joy of life and the beauty of nature. It is also a reminder of the importance of appreciating the beauty of nature and the joy of life.
Radiant - This is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes the beauty of nature and the joy of life. It is also a reminder of the importance of appreciating the beauty of nature and the joy of life."
中 means "in, inside, middle, center."
Inside, Interior - Refers to the inside or interior of something.
Middle - Refers to the middle or middle point of something.
Neutral - Refers to not being biased towards either side.
Halfway - Refers to being in the middle of a process.
Between - Refers to the space between two things.
Whole - Refers to the entire period or range.
Hit - Refers to hitting or striking something.
China - Refers to the abbreviation of the country name “China”.
佳 means "excellent, beautiful, good."
Good - Having desirable or positive qualities
Beautiful - Having qualities of beauty
Splendid - Very impressive
Excellent - Of the highest quality
Wonderful - Extraordinary
Good - Conveying a sense of being kind, generous, and honorable.
Beautiful - Conveying a sense of being attractive, graceful, and elegant.
Splendid - Conveying a sense of being grand, impressive, and admirable.
Excellent - Conveying a sense of being outstanding, remarkable, and admirable.
Wonderful - Conveying a sense of being extraordinary, marvelous, and remarkable.
奈 means "nara, name of a place in Japan."
Fruit Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits, such as an apple tree.
Nashi - Refers to a type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.
Fruit Like Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits similar to apples.
A question or rhetorical expression used to express doubt or contradiction.
Fruitful - This kanji implies abundance and prosperity, suggesting that the baby will have a life full of abundance and success.
Tangy - This kanji implies a zest for life and a vibrant personality, suggesting that the baby will have a life full of energy and enthusiasm.
Apple - This kanji implies sweetness and innocence, suggesting that the baby will have a life full of joy and innocence.
Resilient - This kanji implies strength and perseverance, suggesting that the baby will have a life full of strength and determination.
花 means "flower."
Flower - A general term for flowers of plants and trees.
Something Shaped Like A Flower - Something shaped like a flower.
Blurring Of The Eyes - A feeling of being dazed or confused.
Glare - A feeling of being dazzled.
Beautiful - This is a perfect name for a baby, as it symbolizes beauty and elegance. It is also a reminder of the beauty of nature, which is something that all parents want their children to appreciate.
Popular - This is a great name for a baby, as it implies that the child will be popular and well-liked. It is also a reminder of the importance of being liked and accepted by others.
Flower - This is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes the beauty of nature and the joy of life. It is also a reminder of the importance of appreciating the beauty of nature and the joy of life.
Blooming - This is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes the joy of life and the beauty of nature. It is also a reminder of the importance of appreciating the beauty of nature and the joy of life.
Radiant - This is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes the beauty of nature and the joy of life. It is also a reminder of the importance of appreciating the beauty of nature and the joy of life."
加 means "add, include, augment."
To Add, Append - To add something to an existing situation or group.
To Join, Participate - To become part of a group or situation.
To Influence - To have an effect on something or someone.
In Addition, On Top Of That - To add something extra to an existing situation.
Addition, Sum - A mathematical operation in which two or more numbers are added together.
Blessing - To bestow a blessing or good fortune on someone.
Increase - To make something larger or more numerous.
Friendship - To form a close bond with someone.
Unity - To bring together different elements to form a single whole.
奈 means "nara, name of a place in Japan."
Fruit Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits, such as an apple tree.
Nashi - Refers to a type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.
Fruit Like Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits similar to apples.
A question or rhetorical expression used to express doubt or contradiction.
Fruitful - This kanji implies abundance and prosperity, suggesting that the baby will have a life full of abundance and success.
Tangy - This kanji implies a zest for life and a vibrant personality, suggesting that the baby will have a life full of energy and enthusiasm.
Apple - This kanji implies sweetness and innocence, suggesting that the baby will have a life full of joy and innocence.
Resilient - This kanji implies strength and perseverance, suggesting that the baby will have a life full of strength and determination.
佳 means "excellent, beautiful, good."
Good - Having desirable or positive qualities
Beautiful - Having qualities of beauty
Splendid - Very impressive
Excellent - Of the highest quality
Wonderful - Extraordinary
Good - Conveying a sense of being kind, generous, and honorable.
Beautiful - Conveying a sense of being attractive, graceful, and elegant.
Splendid - Conveying a sense of being grand, impressive, and admirable.
Excellent - Conveying a sense of being outstanding, remarkable, and admirable.
Wonderful - Conveying a sense of being extraordinary, marvelous, and remarkable.
加 means "add, include, augment."
To Add, Append - To add something to an existing situation or group.
To Join, Participate - To become part of a group or situation.
To Influence - To have an effect on something or someone.
In Addition, On Top Of That - To add something extra to an existing situation.
Addition, Sum - A mathematical operation in which two or more numbers are added together.
Blessing - To bestow a blessing or good fortune on someone.
Increase - To make something larger or more numerous.
Friendship - To form a close bond with someone.
Unity - To bring together different elements to form a single whole.
奈 means "nara, name of a place in Japan."
Fruit Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits, such as an apple tree.
Nashi - Refers to a type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.
Fruit Like Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits similar to apples.
A question or rhetorical expression used to express doubt or contradiction.
Fruitful - This kanji implies abundance and prosperity, suggesting that the baby will have a life full of abundance and success.
Tangy - This kanji implies a zest for life and a vibrant personality, suggesting that the baby will have a life full of energy and enthusiasm.
Apple - This kanji implies sweetness and innocence, suggesting that the baby will have a life full of joy and innocence.
Resilient - This kanji implies strength and perseverance, suggesting that the baby will have a life full of strength and determination.
香 means "fragrance, aroma, scent."
Appealing - Having an attractive appearance, color, voice, taste, etc.
Chess Piece - One of the pieces 香車(kyousya) in the game of shogi.
香 means "fragrance, aroma, scent."
Appealing - Having an attractive appearance, color, voice, taste, etc.
Chess Piece - One of the pieces 香車(kyousya) in the game of shogi.
菜 means "vegetable, greens."
Vegetable - A general term for vegetables that are edible such as leaves, stems, and roots.
Green Vegetables - Vegetables that are green in color and edible.
Cuisine - A style of cooking.
佳 means "excellent, beautiful, good."
Good - Having desirable or positive qualities
Beautiful - Having qualities of beauty
Splendid - Very impressive
Excellent - Of the highest quality
Wonderful - Extraordinary
Good - Conveying a sense of being kind, generous, and honorable.
Beautiful - Conveying a sense of being attractive, graceful, and elegant.
Splendid - Conveying a sense of being grand, impressive, and admirable.
Excellent - Conveying a sense of being outstanding, remarkable, and admirable.
Wonderful - Conveying a sense of being extraordinary, marvelous, and remarkable.
香 means "fragrance, aroma, scent."
Appealing - Having an attractive appearance, color, voice, taste, etc.
Chess Piece - One of the pieces 香車(kyousya) in the game of shogi.
菜 means "vegetable, greens."
Vegetable - A general term for vegetables that are edible such as leaves, stems, and roots.
Green Vegetables - Vegetables that are green in color and edible.
Cuisine - A style of cooking.
加 means "add, include, augment."
To Add, Append - To add something to an existing situation or group.
To Join, Participate - To become part of a group or situation.
To Influence - To have an effect on something or someone.
In Addition, On Top Of That - To add something extra to an existing situation.
Addition, Sum - A mathematical operation in which two or more numbers are added together.
Blessing - To bestow a blessing or good fortune on someone.
Increase - To make something larger or more numerous.
Friendship - To form a close bond with someone.
Unity - To bring together different elements to form a single whole.
香 means "fragrance, aroma, scent."
Appealing - Having an attractive appearance, color, voice, taste, etc.
Chess Piece - One of the pieces 香車(kyousya) in the game of shogi.
菜 means "vegetable, greens."
Vegetable - A general term for vegetables that are edible such as leaves, stems, and roots.
Green Vegetables - Vegetables that are green in color and edible.
Cuisine - A style of cooking.
可 means "allowable, permissible, acceptable."
Listen. Accept. - Used to indicate that one should listen and accept what is being said.
Possible. - Used to express the possibility of something being done.
Allowed. - Used to express that something is allowed or permissible.
Should. - Used to express that something should be done.
Speculation. - Used to express a guess or assumption.
Degree. - Used to express the degree or extent of something.
Good - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that is suitable for a baby's name. It conveys a sense of optimism and hope for the future.
Permissible - This meaning implies that the baby is allowed to do something, which is a great sentiment to give to a child.
Possible - This meaning suggests that the baby has the potential to do something, which is a great way to encourage them to reach their goals.
Advisable - This meaning implies that the baby should do something, which is a great way to instill a sense of responsibility in them.
Presumed - This meaning suggests that the baby is likely to do something, which is a great way to give them confidence in their abilities.
Proportional - This meaning implies that the baby is capable of doing something to a certain degree, which is a great way to give them a sense of accomplishment.
香 means "fragrance, aroma, scent."
Appealing - Having an attractive appearance, color, voice, taste, etc.
Chess Piece - One of the pieces 香車(kyousya) in the game of shogi.
菜 means "vegetable, greens."
Vegetable - A general term for vegetables that are edible such as leaves, stems, and roots.
Green Vegetables - Vegetables that are green in color and edible.
Cuisine - A style of cooking.
嘉 means "praise, auspicious, excellent."
Good - Having a positive quality or being of a high standard.
Excellent - Having a very high quality or being of an exceptionally high standard.
Splendid - Impressive and grand in appearance.
Fortunate - Having good luck or being blessed with good fortune.
Praise - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.
Good - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that conveys a sense of hope and optimism for the future. It is a great choice for a baby's name as it encourages them to strive for excellence and to always strive to do their best.
Excellent - This is a strong and powerful meaning that conveys a sense of excellence and greatness. It is a great choice for a baby's name as it encourages them to strive for excellence and to always strive to do their best.
Splendid - This is a beautiful and majestic meaning that conveys a sense of grandeur and magnificence. It is a great choice for a baby's name as it encourages them to strive for excellence and to always strive to do their best.
Praise - This is a meaningful and uplifting meaning that conveys a sense of admiration and respect. It is a great choice for a baby's name as it encourages them to strive for excellence and to always strive to do their best.
香 means "fragrance, aroma, scent."
Appealing - Having an attractive appearance, color, voice, taste, etc.
Chess Piece - One of the pieces 香車(kyousya) in the game of shogi.
菜 means "vegetable, greens."
Vegetable - A general term for vegetables that are edible such as leaves, stems, and roots.
Green Vegetables - Vegetables that are green in color and edible.
Cuisine - A style of cooking.
花 means "flower."
Flower - A general term for flowers of plants and trees.
Something Shaped Like A Flower - Something shaped like a flower.
Blurring Of The Eyes - A feeling of being dazed or confused.
Glare - A feeling of being dazzled.
Beautiful - This is a perfect name for a baby, as it symbolizes beauty and elegance. It is also a reminder of the beauty of nature, which is something that all parents want their children to appreciate.
Popular - This is a great name for a baby, as it implies that the child will be popular and well-liked. It is also a reminder of the importance of being liked and accepted by others.
Flower - This is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes the beauty of nature and the joy of life. It is also a reminder of the importance of appreciating the beauty of nature and the joy of life.
Blooming - This is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes the joy of life and the beauty of nature. It is also a reminder of the importance of appreciating the beauty of nature and the joy of life.
Radiant - This is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes the beauty of nature and the joy of life. It is also a reminder of the importance of appreciating the beauty of nature and the joy of life."
香 means "fragrance, aroma, scent."
Appealing - Having an attractive appearance, color, voice, taste, etc.
Chess Piece - One of the pieces 香車(kyousya) in the game of shogi.
菜 means "vegetable, greens."
Vegetable - A general term for vegetables that are edible such as leaves, stems, and roots.
Green Vegetables - Vegetables that are green in color and edible.
Cuisine - A style of cooking.
賀 means "congratulation, greeting."
Celebrate, Congratulate - To express joy and happiness for an event or accomplishment.
Praise - To express admiration and approval for someone or something.
Take On, Undertake - To accept responsibility for a task or obligation.
香 means "fragrance, aroma, scent."
Appealing - Having an attractive appearance, color, voice, taste, etc.
Chess Piece - One of the pieces 香車(kyousya) in the game of shogi.
菜 means "vegetable, greens."
Vegetable - A general term for vegetables that are edible such as leaves, stems, and roots.
Green Vegetables - Vegetables that are green in color and edible.
Cuisine - A style of cooking.
香 means "fragrance, aroma, scent."
Appealing - Having an attractive appearance, color, voice, taste, etc.
Chess Piece - One of the pieces 香車(kyousya) in the game of shogi.
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