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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameKane
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:かね
  • Katakanatip:カネ
  • English Syllablestip:ka-ne (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ka-ne (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kane
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kanechan(かねちゃん)Click to speech かねちゃんKaneko(かねこ)Click to speech かねこKanetan(かねたん)Click to speech かねたん

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 nameKane

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 "Kane," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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means "bell, temple bell, time bell."

  • Bell - A percussion instrument made of bronze.

  • Temple Bell - A large suspended bell.

  • Time Bell - A bell for telling time.

Name ideas examples

  • Bell - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.

  • Temple Bell - Temple Bell - A large suspended bell - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of temple bell throughout life.

  • Time Bell - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

歌音- Kane -

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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.

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.

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

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