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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameKanou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:かのう
  • Katakanatip:カノウ
  • English transcriptionstip:Kanou, Kano, Kanoh, Kanō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kanokun(かのくん)Click to speech かのくんNouchan( のうちゃん)Click to speech  のうちゃんKachan( かちゃん)Click to speech  かちゃん

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

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 "Kanou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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- Kanou -

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means "cooperation, collaboration, coordination."

Name ideas examples

  • Fulfillment - To bring a sense of hope and optimism that the baby's life will be full of joy and success.

  • Agreement - To signify that the baby will be surrounded by people who will support and understand them.

  • Harmony - To represent a peaceful and balanced life for the baby.

  • Consensus - To signify that the baby will be able to find common ground with others.

  • Unification - To signify that the baby will be able to bring people together and create a strong bond.

- Kanou -

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means "fulfill, grant, satisfy."

Name ideas examples

  • Fulfillment - To bring joy and contentment to the parents and the baby, and to have one's wishes and dreams come true.

  • Harmony - To bring peace and balance to the family, and to create a harmonious atmosphere.

  • Agreement - To bring unity and understanding to the family, and to create a sense of agreement and understanding.

- Kanou -

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means "harmony, peace, concord."

  • Harmonize, Calm - To make or become calm and peaceful.

  • Mix, Blend - To combine two or more things together.

  • Respond - To react or answer in words.

  • Match, Coordinate - To make two or more things the same or in harmony.

  • Sum, Add - To combine two or more numbers together.

  • Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.

  • Japan, Yamato - Refers to the country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.

  • Get Along, No Conflict - To be friendly and not fight.

Name ideas examples

  • Harmonious - This kanji implies that the baby will bring peace and harmony to the family and to the world. It also suggests that the baby will be a peacemaker and will strive to bring people together.

  • Calm - This kanji implies that the baby will be a calming presence in the family and will bring a sense of peace and tranquility.

  • Peaceful - This kanji implies that the baby will bring a sense of peace and serenity to the family and to the world. It also suggests that the baby will be a peacemaker and will strive to bring people together.

  • Japan - This kanji implies that the baby will be a symbol of the Japanese culture and will bring a sense of pride and honor to the family.

  • Get Along - This kanji implies that the baby will be a peacemaker and will strive to bring people together. It also suggests that the baby will be a calming presence in the family and will bring a sense of peace and harmony.

  • Respond - This kanji implies that the baby will be a responsive and attentive listener. It also suggests that the baby will be a calming presence in the family and will bring a sense of peace and harmony.

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