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Kanae

kah-NAY

Popularity

#14280

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Japanese

Total Births

126

Peak Year

#7 in 1990

First Recorded

1986

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A Japanese name, with various possible meanings depending on the kanji used, commonly associated with the idea of 'to fulfill' or 'to achieve'.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Kanae Ito

    Japanese voice actress known for numerous anime roles.

  • Kanae Watanabe

    Japanese swimmer and Olympic medalist.

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Personality Traits

KindCreativeSensitivePerceptiveCalm

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