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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameKanau
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:かなう
  • Katakanatip:カナウ
  • English Syllablestip:ka-nau (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ka-na-u (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kanau
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kanachan(かなちゃん)Click to speech かなちゃんNauchan( なうちゃん)Click to speech  なうちゃんKacchan( かっちゃん)Click to speech  かっちゃん

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

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 8 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 "Kanau," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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- Kanau -

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means "to be fulfilled, to come true."

Name ideas examples

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

  • To Come True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.

  • Fulfillment - Fulfillment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive fulfillment throughout life.

  • Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.

叶有- Kanau -

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means "to be fulfilled, to come true."

Name ideas examples

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

  • To Come True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.

  • Fulfillment - Fulfillment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive fulfillment throughout life.

  • Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.

means "have, exist, furthermore."

Name ideas examples

  • Have - Having represents possession, gratitude, and appreciating what one holds. May your child have enough, and appreciate all they have with gratitude.

  • Exist - Existing represents being, presence, and the gift of life. May your child exist with purpose and meaning.

  • Furthermore - Furthermore - In Addition; moreover - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of furthermore throughout life.

  • Maintain - Maintaining represents preservation, care, and steady attention. May your child maintain what is good and care for what matters.

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

叶海- Kanau -

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means "to be fulfilled, to come true."

Name ideas examples

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

  • To Come True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.

  • Fulfillment - Fulfillment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive fulfillment throughout life.

  • Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.

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.

奏侑- Kanau -

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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.

means "encourage, assist, offer."

  • Encourage - To Urge; to recommend.

  • Assist - To Help; to support.

  • Offer - To present food or drink.

  • Forgive - To pardon or excuse a fault or offense.

  • Help - To provide protection or assistance.

  • Recommend - To suggest or offer something, such as a dish or drink.

  • Reward - To express gratitude or appreciation.

Name ideas examples

  • Encourage - Encouraging represents support, motivation, and lifting others up. May your child encourage others, spreading confidence and hope.

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

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

  • Forgive - Forgiveness represents freedom, healing, and the release from resentment. May your child forgive freely, finding freedom and healing in release.

  • Help - Helping represents service, assistance, and making others' lives better. May your child help generously and receive help graciously.

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

  • Reward - Reward - To express gratitude or appreciation - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of reward throughout life.

奏歌- Kanau -

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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.

means "to sing, song, poetry."

  • To Sing - To Sing with Melody; to sing along with music.

  • Song - Something sung with rhythm and melody.

  • Poetry - A form of Chinese poetry; a style of verse.

  • Japanese Poetry - Japanese poems as opposed to Chinese poetry; Yamato uta.

  • Poem - A unit of poetry, one of the forms of Chinese poetry.

  • Singing - The act of singing with rhythm and melody, usually to music.

Name ideas examples

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

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

  • Poetry - Poetry represents the art of expressing deep emotion and truth through beautiful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express themselves beautifully.

  • Japanese Poetry - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Poem - Poems capture beauty and truth in condensed, powerful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express deep truths beautifully.

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

奏羽- Kanau -

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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.

means "feather, bird, ornament."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Counter for Birds - Birds symbolize freedom, aspiration, and the soul's journey between heaven and earth. May your child soar freely like a bird, carrying messages of hope between heaven and earth.

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

  • Help - Helping represents service, assistance, and making others' lives better. May your child help generously and receive help graciously.

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

  • Support - Supporting represents help, foundation, and being there for others. May your child support others and receive support when needed.

奏雨- Kanau -

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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.

means "rain, to rain, rain down."

Name ideas examples

  • Rain - Rain is a blessing that nourishes the rice fields, symbolizing abundance, renewal, and purification. May your child bring refreshing renewal to others, nurturing growth wherever they go.

  • Rain Down - Rain is a blessing that nourishes the rice fields, symbolizing abundance, renewal, and purification. May your child bring refreshing renewal to others, nurturing growth wherever they go.

  • To Rain - The act of raining symbolizes heaven's blessing descending upon the earth. May your child shower blessings upon others, bringing life and vitality to all they touch.

叶奈羽- Kanau -

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means "to be fulfilled, to come true."

Name ideas examples

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

  • To Come True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.

  • Fulfillment - Fulfillment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive fulfillment throughout life.

  • Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.

means "fruit tree, question particle."

  • Fruit Tree - A type of crab apple or apple-like tree.

  • Question Particle - An interrogative or rhetorical expression.

  • Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.

Name ideas examples

  • Fruit Tree - Fruit trees represent patient cultivation and sweet harvest. May your child cultivate and harvest sweetness.

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Nashi - Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of nashi throughout life.

means "feather, bird, ornament."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Counter for Birds - Birds symbolize freedom, aspiration, and the soul's journey between heaven and earth. May your child soar freely like a bird, carrying messages of hope between heaven and earth.

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

  • Help - Helping represents service, assistance, and making others' lives better. May your child help generously and receive help graciously.

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

  • Support - Supporting represents help, foundation, and being there for others. May your child support others and receive support when needed.

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