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Japanese boy(male) nameKanna
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:かんな
  • Katakanatip:カンナ
  • English Syllablestip:kan-na (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ka-n-na (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kanna
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kanchan(かんちゃん)Click to speech かんちゃんNacchan( なっちゃん)Click to speech  なっちゃんKantan( かんたん)Click to speech  かんたん

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 nameKanna

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

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寛和- Kanna -

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means "tolerant, generous, spacious."

Name ideas examples

  • Tolerant - Tolerant - Accepting of differences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tolerant throughout life.

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

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

  • Relaxed - Relaxation represents peace, ease, and freedom from tension. May your child find moments of relaxation amid life's activities.

means "harmony, japanese, gentle."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

  • Japanese - Japanese - Relating to Japan - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of japanese throughout life.

  • Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.

  • Get Along, No Conflict - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • Harmonize, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.

  • Japan, Yamato - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

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

  • Peaceful, Calm - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Respond - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.

  • Sum - Sum - To add together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sum throughout life.

冠成- Kanna -

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means "crown, to wear, adulthood."

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

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

  • Adulthood - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

  • Radical - Radicals are the building blocks of kanji, representing fundamental elements. May your child build their life on strong fundamental principles.

  • Supreme - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.

means "become, accomplish, form."

Name ideas examples

  • Become - Becoming represents transformation, potential realized, and growth. May your child become all they are meant to be.

  • To Become, be Completed, Accomplished, Finished - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.

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

  • Form - Forming represents shaping, developing, and bringing into being. May your child form good habits and shape their character well.

寛那- Kanna -

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means "tolerant, generous, spacious."

Name ideas examples

  • Tolerant - Tolerant - Accepting of differences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tolerant throughout life.

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

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

  • Relaxed - Relaxation represents peace, ease, and freedom from tension. May your child find moments of relaxation amid life's activities.

means "many, beautiful, peaceful."

Name ideas examples

  • Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Question Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

幹那- Kanna -

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means "tree trunk, main, ability."

Name ideas examples

  • Tree Trunk - The trunk represents core strength, central support, and main structure. May your child be strong at their core.

  • Main - Main - The principal part; the essential element - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of main throughout life.

  • Ability - Ability - Talent and skill; capability - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ability throughout life.

  • Core - The core represents essence, center, and fundamental truth. May your child stay true to their core values.

  • Manage - Manage - To handle affairs; to organize - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of manage throughout life.

  • Work - Working represents effort, contribution, and meaningful labor. May your child work with purpose and find satisfaction in effort.

means "many, beautiful, peaceful."

Name ideas examples

  • Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Question Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

敢七- Kanna -

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means "dare, not dare, rhetorical."

Name ideas examples

  • Dare - Dare - To have courage to do; to push through with determ - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of dare throughout life.

  • Not Dare - Not Dare - To refrain from doing - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of not dare throughout life.

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

  • To Do Something Boldly or Without Hesitation - The act of do something boldly or without hesitation represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child do something boldly or without hesitation with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

means "seven, seven times."

Name ideas examples

  • Seven - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

  • Many Times - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

敢成- Kanna -

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means "dare, not dare, rhetorical."

Name ideas examples

  • Dare - Dare - To have courage to do; to push through with determ - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of dare throughout life.

  • Not Dare - Not Dare - To refrain from doing - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of not dare throughout life.

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

  • To Do Something Boldly or Without Hesitation - The act of do something boldly or without hesitation represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child do something boldly or without hesitation with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

means "become, accomplish, form."

Name ideas examples

  • Become - Becoming represents transformation, potential realized, and growth. May your child become all they are meant to be.

  • To Become, be Completed, Accomplished, Finished - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.

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

  • Form - Forming represents shaping, developing, and bringing into being. May your child form good habits and shape their character well.

柑那- Kanna -

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means "citrus."

  • Citrus Fruit - A type of citrus fruit, usually referring to mandarin oranges.

  • Small Tree - A small, evergreen tree of the Rutaceae family.

Name ideas examples

  • Citrus Fruit - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

  • Small Tree - The small tree represents humble beginnings and steady growth. May your child grow steadily from humble beginnings.

means "many, beautiful, peaceful."

Name ideas examples

  • Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Question Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

環奈- Kanna -

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means "ring, circle, to surround."

  • Ring - A ring-shaped jade ornament.

  • Circle - Something in the shape of a ring.

  • To Surround - To Encircle; to go around; to revolve.

  • Encompass - To encompass or encompass something.

  • Revolve - To move in a circle or orbit.

Name ideas examples

  • Ring - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Circle - Circles represent completeness, unity, and the Japanese concept of 円 (en) - connection and harmony. May your child's life be complete and harmonious, full of meaningful connections.

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

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

  • Revolve - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.

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.

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