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Japanese girl(female) nameKena
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:けな
  • Katakanatip:ケナ
  • English Syllablestip:ke-na (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ke-na (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kena
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kenachan(けなちゃん)Click to speech けなちゃんKenapi(けなぴー)Click to speech けなぴーKe-chan( けーちゃん)Click to speech  けーちゃん

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

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

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

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景夏- Kena -

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means "scenery, light, situation."

Name ideas examples

  • Scenery - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

  • Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.

  • Situation - Situation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of situation.

  • Admire - Admiring represents appreciation, aspiration, and recognizing excellence. May your child admire worthy role models and strive for excellence.

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

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

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.

稀生- Kena -

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means "rare, thin."

Name ideas examples

  • Rare - Rare - Uncommon; faint; sparse - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rare throughout life.

  • Thin - Thinned and diluted represents distributed influence and wider reach. May your child extend their influence widely.

  • Dilute - Dilution represents spreading influence, softening intensity, and gentle application. May your child apply strength gently.

means "to live, alive, life."

Name ideas examples

  • To Give Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.

  • To Grow - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.

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

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

  • Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.

  • Humble Self - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.

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

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Raw - Raw - Unprocessed; unripe; inexperienced - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of raw throughout life.

  • Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.

  • Student - Student - One who learns; a pupil - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of student throughout life.

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