Kaname
kah-NAH-meh
Popularity
#13201
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Japanese
Total Births
21
Peak Year
#6 in 1920
First Recorded
1920
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
In Japanese, Kaname means 'crucial' or 'essential'. It is often used to denote something of key importance.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Kaname Madoka
The protagonist of the anime series Puella Magi Madoka Magica.
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