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Kanaya
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  • Hiraganatip:かなや
  • Katakanatip:カナヤ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 7,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Kanaya

This name is also used as a first name: First name / Given nameKanaya

Kanji Names & Meanings - 14 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. Even surnames with the same pronunciation can have different meanings based on the kanji used. Below are the kanji variations for "Kanaya," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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金谷- Kanaya -

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means "gold, money, metal."

  • Metal - A general term for metals, such as gold.

  • Money - Currency, coins, and other forms of payment.

  • Color - Golden or golden-colored.

  • Hardness - A metaphor for something hard.

  • Beauty - A metaphor for something beautiful and precious, like gold.

  • Metal In FiveElements - One of the five elements,

  • West - West in eight directions.

  • Star - The name of a star, Venus.

  • ShogiPiece - One of the pieces in shogi, the gold general(金将).

  • Friday - One of the seven days of the week.

means "valley, ravine."

  • Valley - A depression between two mountains.

  • Path - A road or path.

  • Reach A Limit - To reach a point of no return.

  • Nurture - To raise and care for.

  • Householdstip:aprx. 7,000

金屋- Kanaya -

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means "gold, money, metal."

  • Metal - A general term for metals, such as gold.

  • Money - Currency, coins, and other forms of payment.

  • Color - Golden or golden-colored.

  • Hardness - A metaphor for something hard.

  • Beauty - A metaphor for something beautiful and precious, like gold.

  • Metal In FiveElements - One of the five elements,

  • West - West in eight directions.

  • Star - The name of a star, Venus.

  • ShogiPiece - One of the pieces in shogi, the gold general(金将).

  • Friday - One of the seven days of the week.

means "house, shop, building."

  • House, Home - A dwelling place for people.

  • Roof - A roof that covers a house.

  • Covering - Something that covers an object like a roof.

  • Occupation, Business - A word used to describe a profession or store.

  • Householdstip:aprx. 200

金矢- Kanaya -

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means "gold, money, metal."

  • Metal - A general term for metals, such as gold.

  • Money - Currency, coins, and other forms of payment.

  • Color - Golden or golden-colored.

  • Hardness - A metaphor for something hard.

  • Beauty - A metaphor for something beautiful and precious, like gold.

  • Metal In FiveElements - One of the five elements,

  • West - West in eight directions.

  • Star - The name of a star, Venus.

  • ShogiPiece - One of the pieces in shogi, the gold general(金将).

  • Friday - One of the seven days of the week.

means "arrow, dart."

  • Arrow - A weapon shot with a bowstring.

  • Correct - To make something right or accurate.

  • Straight - Moving in a direct line.

  • Vow - A solemn promise or pledge.

  • LineUp - To arrange in a line or sequence.

  • Bestow - To give or confer.

  • Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels.

  • Householdstip:aprx. 70

兼谷- Kanaya -

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means "simultaneously, concurrently."

means "valley, ravine."

  • Valley - A depression between two mountains.

  • Path - A road or path.

  • Reach A Limit - To reach a point of no return.

  • Nurture - To raise and care for.

  • Householdstip:aprx. 70

金野- Kanaya -

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means "gold, money, metal."

  • Metal - A general term for metals, such as gold.

  • Money - Currency, coins, and other forms of payment.

  • Color - Golden or golden-colored.

  • Hardness - A metaphor for something hard.

  • Beauty - A metaphor for something beautiful and precious, like gold.

  • Metal In FiveElements - One of the five elements,

  • West - West in eight directions.

  • Star - The name of a star, Venus.

  • ShogiPiece - One of the pieces in shogi, the gold general(金将).

  • Friday - One of the seven days of the week.

means "field, plain, wilderness."

  • Wild - Refers to the natural state of the environment, untamed and free.

  • Open - Refers to the wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.

  • Unpretentious - Refers to the simplicity and lack of ornamentation.

  • Natural - Refers to the untouched state of the environment, with no human interference.

  • Area - Refers to the geographical area, with its own boundaries and limits.

  • Uninhabited - Refers to the lack of human presence in the area.

  • Countryside - Refers to the rural areas, with its own unique culture and traditions.

  • Householdstip: under 10

金崎- Kanaya -

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means "gold, money, metal."

  • Metal - A general term for metals, such as gold.

  • Money - Currency, coins, and other forms of payment.

  • Color - Golden or golden-colored.

  • Hardness - A metaphor for something hard.

  • Beauty - A metaphor for something beautiful and precious, like gold.

  • Metal In FiveElements - One of the five elements,

  • West - West in eight directions.

  • Star - The name of a star, Venus.

  • ShogiPiece - One of the pieces in shogi, the gold general(金将).

  • Friday - One of the seven days of the week.

means "cape, promontory."

  • Steep - Describes a terrain that is steep or rugged, such as a mountain or mountain path.

  • Promontory - A piece of land that juts out into the sea or a lake.

  • Householdstip: under 10

金弥- Kanaya -

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means "gold, money, metal."

  • Metal - A general term for metals, such as gold.

  • Money - Currency, coins, and other forms of payment.

  • Color - Golden or golden-colored.

  • Hardness - A metaphor for something hard.

  • Beauty - A metaphor for something beautiful and precious, like gold.

  • Metal In FiveElements - One of the five elements,

  • West - West in eight directions.

  • Star - The name of a star, Venus.

  • ShogiPiece - One of the pieces in shogi, the gold general(金将).

  • Friday - One of the seven days of the week.

means "all the more, increasingly."

  • Extensively - To spread or cover over a wide area.

  • Long - To last for a long time.

  • Distant - To be far away in time or space.

  • Passage Of Time - To mark the passing of time.

  • Mend - To repair or restore something that is damaged or broken.

  • Finally - To come to an end or conclusion.

  • Increasingly - To become more and more.

  • Further - To an even greater degree.

  • Householdstip: under 10

加那屋- Kanaya -

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means "add, include, augment."

  • To Add, Append - To add something to an existing situation or group.

  • To Join, Participate - To become part of a group or situation.

  • To Influence - To have an effect on something or someone.

  • To Give, Bestow - To provide something to someone.

  • In Addition, On Top Of That - To add something extra to an existing situation.

  • Addition, Sum - A mathematical operation in which two or more numbers are added together.

means "that, that one."

  • Many - Refers to a large quantity or amount.

  • Beautiful - Refers to something that is aesthetically pleasing.

  • Peaceful - Refers to a state of tranquility or serenity.

  • QuestionMark, Contradiction - Used to express doubt or a contradiction.

means "house, shop, building."

  • House, Home - A dwelling place for people.

  • Roof - A roof that covers a house.

  • Covering - Something that covers an object like a roof.

  • Occupation, Business - A word used to describe a profession or store.

  • Householdstip: under 10

叶谷- Kanaya -

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means "fulfill, grant, satisfy."

means "valley, ravine."

  • Valley - A depression between two mountains.

  • Path - A road or path.

  • Reach A Limit - To reach a point of no return.

  • Nurture - To raise and care for.

  • Householdstip: under 10

金家- Kanaya -

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means "gold, money, metal."

  • Metal - A general term for metals, such as gold.

  • Money - Currency, coins, and other forms of payment.

  • Color - Golden or golden-colored.

  • Hardness - A metaphor for something hard.

  • Beauty - A metaphor for something beautiful and precious, like gold.

  • Metal In FiveElements - One of the five elements,

  • West - West in eight directions.

  • Star - The name of a star, Venus.

  • ShogiPiece - One of the pieces in shogi, the gold general(金将).

  • Friday - One of the seven days of the week.

means "house, home, family."

  • House, Residence - A building where people live.

  • Family - A group of people related by blood or marriage.

  • Lineage - A group of people descended from a common ancestor.

  • Specialty - A branch of knowledge or art. People belonging to it.

  • To Live - To inhabit or reside in a place.

  • Householdstip: under 10

神谷- Kanaya -

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means "god, deity."

  • God - The divine being, the creator of all things.

  • MysteriousWork - Unfathomable and spiritual work.

  • Soul - The spiritual essence of a person.

  • Heart - The innermost part of a person.

  • Excellence - The highest level of achievement.

  • Preciousness - Something of great value.

means "valley, ravine."

  • Valley - A depression between two mountains.

  • Path - A road or path.

  • Reach A Limit - To reach a point of no return.

  • Nurture - To raise and care for.

  • Householdstip: under 10

兼屋- Kanaya -

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means "simultaneously, concurrently."

means "house, shop, building."

  • House, Home - A dwelling place for people.

  • Roof - A roof that covers a house.

  • Covering - Something that covers an object like a roof.

  • Occupation, Business - A word used to describe a profession or store.

  • Householdstip: under 10

銅屋- Kanaya -

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means "copper."

  • Copper - A metal, reddish-brown in color.

  • Currency - A type of coin made of copper.

  • Color - A reddish-black color, similar to copper.

means "house, shop, building."

  • House, Home - A dwelling place for people.

  • Roof - A roof that covers a house.

  • Covering - Something that covers an object like a roof.

  • Occupation, Business - A word used to describe a profession or store.

  • Householdstip: under 10

金宅- Kanaya -

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means "gold, money, metal."

  • Metal - A general term for metals, such as gold.

  • Money - Currency, coins, and other forms of payment.

  • Color - Golden or golden-colored.

  • Hardness - A metaphor for something hard.

  • Beauty - A metaphor for something beautiful and precious, like gold.

  • Metal In FiveElements - One of the five elements,

  • West - West in eight directions.

  • Star - The name of a star, Venus.

  • ShogiPiece - One of the pieces in shogi, the gold general(金将).

  • Friday - One of the seven days of the week.

means "house, home, residence."

  • Householdstip: under 10

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