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Kanachan(かなちゃん)
Natochan(なとちゃん)
Kanatan(かなたん)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys.
See the boys' version here.
This name is also used as a surname:
Kanato
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 "Kanato," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
愛 means "love, affection, cherish."
To Love - To feel deep affection and care for someone or something.
Love - Love encompasses affection, devotion, and the selfless care for others' wellbeing. May your child give and receive love abundantly, their heart full of warmth for others.
To Love - To love is the highest calling, giving oneself for the wellbeing of others. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved, finding life's greatest meaning in love.
Affection - Love represents deep connection, care, and the heart of all relationships. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved in return.
Cherish - Cherishing represents deep appreciation, love, and treasuring what is valuable. May your child cherish the precious moments and relationships in life.
乙 means "stylish, second rank, lower tone."
Lower Tone - A tone one level lower than the primary in traditional music.
Wood, East - In five elements it's wood; in direction it's east.
Stylish - Stylish - Chic; clever; tasteful - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stylish throughout life.
Second Rank - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Second Stem - The sky represents limitless possibility, aspiration, and higher ideals. May your child reach toward the sky with boundless dreams.
Lower Tone - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Wood, East - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
奏 means "play, report, achieve."
Report - To present to the emperor.
Achieve - To Accomplish; to succeed.
Accomplish - To complete or bring something to a successful conclusion.
Declare - To state or express something.
Offer - To present or give something.
Perform - To play or execute a musical piece.
Recommend - To suggest or advise something.
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.
音 means "sound, melody, tidings."
Sound - Vibrations of air and other substances perceived by the ear.
Tidings - News, messages, or correspondence from someone.
On-yomi - The Chinese-derived pronunciation of kanji characters; the Sino-Japanese reading.
Verse - A song or piece of music.
Sound - Sound carries meaning across distances, representing communication, harmony, and the essence of music. May your child's voice carry far, communicating truth and creating harmony wherever they go.
Tidings - Tidings carry news and connection, linking people across distance and time. May your child bring good tidings wherever they go, connecting hearts and spreading joy.
On-yomi - On-yomi (音読み) is the Chinese-derived reading, connecting to historical knowledge. May your child appreciate the connections between cultures and languages.
Verse - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
奏 means "play, report, achieve."
Report - To present to the emperor.
Achieve - To Accomplish; to succeed.
Accomplish - To complete or bring something to a successful conclusion.
Declare - To state or express something.
Offer - To present or give something.
Perform - To play or execute a musical piece.
Recommend - To suggest or advise something.
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.
楓 means "maple tree, kaede."
Kaede - A tree known for its colorful foliage.
哉 means "question particle, exclamation, beginning."
Question Particle - Expressing doubt or rhetorical question.
Exclamation - Expressing wonder or emotion.
To Begin - To start for the first time.
Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.
Exclamation - Exclamation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of exclamation.
Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
First Time - 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.
To Begin - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
翔 means "soar, fly, detailed."
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.
奏 means "play, report, achieve."
Report - To present to the emperor.
Achieve - To Accomplish; to succeed.
Accomplish - To complete or bring something to a successful conclusion.
Declare - To state or express something.
Offer - To present or give something.
Perform - To play or execute a musical piece.
Recommend - To suggest or advise something.
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.
翔 means "soar, fly, detailed."
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.
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