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Kano

KAH-noh

Popularity

#7472

rising

Letters

4

Syllables

2

Origin

Japanese

Total Births

222

Peak Year

#26 in 2022

First Recorded

1971

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A Japanese name meaning "strength", "ability", or "power" or sometimes relates to a place name.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Jigoro Kano

    Japanese educator and founder of Judo martial art.

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Personality Traits

BraveResilientFocusedIndependent

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