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Japanese boy(male) nameKanao
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:かなお
  • Katakanatip:カナオ
  • English Syllablestip:ka-na-o (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ka-na-o (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kanao
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kanacchi(かなっち)Click to speech かなっちO-kun( おーくん)Click to speech おーくんNaokun( なおくん)Click to speech なおくん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Kanao," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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奏雄- Kanao -

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奏 means "play, report, achieve."

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  • Play - Playing represents joy, recreation, and the lightness of being. May your child play joyfully and never lose their sense of wonder.

  • Report - Report - To present to the emperor - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of report throughout life.

  • Achieve - Achieve - To Accomplish; to succeed - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of achieve throughout life.

  • Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.

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

  • Offer - Offering represents generosity, service, and giving of oneself. May your child offer their gifts generously to the world.

  • Perform - Perform - To play or execute a musical piece - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of perform throughout life.

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

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雄 means "male, superior, strong."

Name ideas examples

  • Male - The masculine represents strength, protection, and active energy. May your child embody vigorous strength of character.

  • Superior - Superior represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the superior's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.

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

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奏穂- Kanao -

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奏 means "play, report, achieve."

Name ideas examples

  • Play - Playing represents joy, recreation, and the lightness of being. May your child play joyfully and never lose their sense of wonder.

  • Report - Report - To present to the emperor - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of report throughout life.

  • Achieve - Achieve - To Accomplish; to succeed - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of achieve throughout life.

  • Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.

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

  • Offer - Offering represents generosity, service, and giving of oneself. May your child offer their gifts generously to the world.

  • Perform - Perform - To play or execute a musical piece - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of perform throughout life.

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

View details for the kanji 奏

穂 means "ear of grain."

  • Ear of Grain - The seed-bearing tip of a grain plant such as rice or wheat.

  • Grain Stalk - The part of a grain stalk where the grain is attached.

  • Grain-like Shape - An object with a shape similar to a grain stalk.

Name ideas examples

  • Ear of Grain - The ear of grain symbolizes the harvest, abundance, and the fruits of patient cultivation. May your child reap abundant harvests from the seeds of effort they plant.

  • Grain Stalk - The grain stalk stands tall, bearing the weight of the harvest it supports. May your child stand strong, supporting others and bearing fruit abundantly.

  • Grain-like Shape - Grain shapes represent the forms of abundance and nourishment. May your child appreciate the forms of abundance in their life.

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