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Japanese boy(male) nameKayao
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:かやお
  • Katakanatip:カヤオ
  • English Syllablestip:ka-ya-o (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ka-ya-o (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kayao
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kayakun(かやくん)Click to speech かやくんOokayachan( おおかやちゃん)Click to speech  おおかやちゃんKayachan( かやちゃん)Click to speech  かやちゃん

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

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

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茅男- Kayao -

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means "cogon grass, thatch."

  • Cogon Grass - A tall grass used for thatching.

  • Thatch - Roof covering made from grass.

  • Kaya - A general term for thin grasses such as kaya and suge.

  • Mosquito Net - A net used to keep mosquitoes away.

Name ideas examples

  • Cogon Grass - Grass symbolizes resilience, humility, and the strength found in bending rather than breaking. May your child have grass's resilience, bending gracefully under pressure but never breaking.

  • Thatch - Thatch - Roof covering made from grass - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of thatch throughout life.

  • Kaya - Kaya - A general term for thin grasses such as kaya and s - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of kaya throughout life.

  • Mosquito Net - Even small creatures have purpose; the mosquito teaches persistence and adaptation. May your child persist with mosquito's determination, making an impact regardless of size.

means "man, son, vigorous person."

Name ideas examples

  • Man - Man represents strength, responsibility, and the masculine principle of action. May your child embody masculine virtues—strength, responsibility, and protective action.

  • Manly Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

  • Son - A son carries the family legacy forward, representing continuation and honor. May your child honor their heritage while forging their own path.

  • Vigorous Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

伽矢男- Kayao -

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means "to entertain, nursing, sanskrit transliteration."

Name ideas examples

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

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

  • Sanskrit Transliteration - Sanskrit Transliteration represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of sanskrit transliteration.

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

  • Companion - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

means "arrow, straight, to vow."

Name ideas examples

  • Arrow - Arrow - A projectile shot from a bow - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of arrow throughout life.

  • Straight - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and the shortest path to truth. May your child be straight and honest, taking the direct path of integrity.

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

  • To Line Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.

  • Bestow - Bestowing represents generosity, blessing, and giving of gifts. May your child bestow blessings upon others throughout their life.

  • Feces - Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of feces throughout life.

means "man, son, vigorous person."

Name ideas examples

  • Man - Man represents strength, responsibility, and the masculine principle of action. May your child embody masculine virtues—strength, responsibility, and protective action.

  • Manly Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

  • Son - A son carries the family legacy forward, representing continuation and honor. May your child honor their heritage while forging their own path.

  • Vigorous Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

夏夜音- Kayao -

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means "summer, grand, xia dynasty."

  • Summer - One of the four seasons; from the start of summer to the start of autumn; around June to August.

  • Grand - Large; flourishing; prosperous.

  • Xia Dynasty - The name of the oldest legendary dynasty in China.

Name ideas examples

  • Summer - Summer (夏) represents vitality, growth at its peak, and the fullness of life's energy. May your child embody summer's vibrant energy, living life at its fullest and brightest.

  • Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.

  • Xia Dynasty - The Xia Dynasty represents ancient origins, the foundation upon which later civilizations were built. May your child appreciate their origins, building upon the foundations of those who came before.

means "night, midnight."

Name ideas examples

  • Night - Night offers rest, mystery, and the quiet needed for deep reflection. May your child find peace in the night and wake refreshed for new days.

  • Midnight - Midnight marks the transition between days, a moment of stillness and change. May your child navigate life's transitions with the stillness of midnight.

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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