Best Sibling Names for Kani
Names chosen to complement Kani — matching origin (Japan), era, and style.
200 options120 girl90 boy
These sibling names share Kani's Japan roots or similar popularity era, and start with a different letter to avoid alliteration.
Amaya
Kani & Amaya
GirlJapan
Variant of AMAIA.
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Raiden
Kani & Raiden
BoyJapan
Thunder and lightning
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Yuuna
Kani & Yuuna
GirlJapan
From Japanese 優 (yuu) meaning "gentleness, lithe, superior" or 柚 (yuu) meaning "grapefruit, pomelo, citrus fruit" combined with 菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens" or 奈 (na), a phonetic character.
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Tatsu
Kani & Tatsu
BoyJapan
dragon; to achieve; accomplished
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Ayuna
Kani & Ayuna
GirlJapan
to be peaceful
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Isay
Kani & Isay
BoyJapan
to be found
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Mikoto
Kani & Mikoto
GirlJapan
meaning 'child of God' or 'princess'
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Hannya
Kani & Hannya
GirlJapan
Wisdom; a name associated with a character from Japanese Noh theater, often depicted as a spirit or a demonic figure.
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Taigen
Kani & Taigen
UnisexJapan
meaning not universally defined, can reflect various peaceful or serene elements depending on kanji used.
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Dabne
Kani & Dabne
GirlJapan
the blossoming flower
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Maiki
Kani & Maiki
BoyJapan
Flourishing
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Benten
Kani & Benten
BoyJapan
God of music and knowledge
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Shinnosuke
Kani & Shinnosuke
BoyJapan
meaning 'true' or 'real' combined with 'assistance'
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Sakaiya
Kani & Sakaiya
GirlJapan
blossom
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Akiria
Kani & Akiria
GirlJapan
Depending on the kanji used, it can mean 'bright' (明) or 'second' (次).
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Ayoki
Kani & Ayoki
GirlJapan
child of the moon
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Comari
Kani & Comari
BoyJapan
the one who becomes a leader
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Souta
Kani & Souta
BoyJapan
From Japanese 颯 (sou) meaning "sudden, sound of the wind" and 太 (ta) meaning "thick, big". This name can also be formed of other kanji combinations.
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Saraji
Kani & Saraji
GirlJapan
Meaning can vary; commonly means 'child of the sand' (砂子)
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Lenalee
Kani & Lenalee
GirlJapan
a modern name possibly combining elements associated with 'flower' and 'beauty.'; a unique name with no traditional root, embodies creativity and individuality.
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Gensen
Kani & Gensen
BoyJapan
Meaning 'source' or 'origin' depending on the kanji used.
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Ryion
Kani & Ryion
BoyJapan
Dragon
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Aya
Kani & Aya
GirlJapan
From Japanese 彩 (aya) meaning "colour", 綾 (aya) meaning "design", or other kanji characters with the same pronunciation.
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Takobe
Kani & Takobe
BoyJapan
takabe) means 'high edge' or 'high side'.
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Shachi
Kani & Shachi
GirlJapan
meaning 'sacred' or 'divine'.
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Araidai
Kani & Araidai
GirlJapan
Beautiful flower garden
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Yudani
Kani & Yudani
GirlJapan
Yasashii Utsukushisa) - Gentle Beauty; हरिणी (Harinī) - The One who is graceful like a doe
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Akirra
Kani & Akirra
GirlJapan
Bright and sparkling.
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Maeda
Kani & Maeda
GirlJapan
Maeda) means 'front rice field'
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Syia
Kani & Syia
GirlJapan
A modern name that can refer to 'the shadow of the sun'.
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Yurisa
Kani & Yurisa
GirlJapan
to reason or to argue
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Daigen
Kani & Daigen
BoyJapan
Daigen) translates to 'Big Source' or 'Great Origin'
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Jiraiya
Kani & Jiraiya
BoyJapan
This name's meaning varies depending on the kanji used, with common interpretations being 'young' or 'new' and 'beyond'.
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Sakora
Kani & Sakora
GirlJapan
cherry blossom
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Ryus
Kani & Ryus
BoyJapan
Dragon
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Taishima
Kani & Taishima
GirlJapan
taishima) can mean 'big island'
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Rokko
Kani & Rokko
BoyJapan
rock; from the rock
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Simiya
Kani & Simiya
GirlJapan
clear, pure); 심이야 (it’s deep, heart)
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Rinya
Kani & Rinya
GirlJapan
difficult to catch
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Tkai
Kani & Tkai
UnisexJapan
Cool, pleasant
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Ikira
Kani & Ikira
GirlJapan
brightness; to shine
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Shinobi
Kani & Shinobi
BoyJapan
to steal away
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Ryko
Kani & Ryko
BoyJapan
This name can be written using various kanji, but a common interpretation is 'good' (良) and 'child' (子)
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Yoshira
Kani & Yoshira
GirlJapan
good or virtuous white; beautiful or graceful
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Maiha
Kani & Maiha
GirlJapan
A dance in the air or a fluttering of wings.
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Jomei
Kani & Jomei
BoyJapan
Bright and clear
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Ajiya
Kani & Ajiya
GirlJapan
peaceful
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Chozen
Kani & Chozen
BoyJapan
chosen, selected
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Takeru
Kani & Takeru
BoyJapan
to take; to seize
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Amisaday
Kani & Amisaday
GirlJapan
beauty and kindness
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Niko
Kani & Niko
BoyJapan
Finnish form of NICHOLAS, and a Croatian and Slovene short form of NIKOLA (1).
#320 ↑
Daiyon
Kani & Daiyon
BoyJapan
great ocean
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Tatsuki
Kani & Tatsuki
BoyJapan
dragon tree; to stand out; to stand firm.
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Jubei
Kani & Jubei
BoyJapan
Warrior
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Yuika
Kani & Yuika
GirlJapan
reason; flower
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Iuma
Kani & Iuma
GirlJapan
beautiful
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Mikira
Kani & Mikira
GirlJapan
It can mean 'beautiful' or 'enchanted,' depending on the kanji used.
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Taizo
Kani & Taizo
BoyJapan
Could mean 'greatly/large' (大) if written with the kanji 大, and 'second' (次) if written with the kanji 次. However, the exact meaning can vary based on kanji.
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Machiya
Kani & Machiya
GirlJapan
A derived name relating to 'the city' or 'peaceful place'
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Daigo
Kani & Daigo
BoyJapan
great enlightenment
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Ryujin
Kani & Ryujin
BoyJapan
dragon god
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Yaris
Kani & Yaris
GirlJapan
to be able to help, or to provide a service
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Ayaina
Kani & Ayaina
GirlJapan
plum blossom
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Aiyona
Kani & Aiyona
GirlJapan
a combination of beauty and kindness
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Akiyra
Kani & Akiyra
GirlJapan
bright, clear
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Taij
Kani & Taij
BoyJapan
big
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Makao
Kani & Makao
BoyJapan
someone who plays the flute or is associated with music
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Ien
Kani & Ien
BoyJapan
Peaceful
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Itzanami
Kani & Itzanami
GirlJapan
She who invites
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Seiry
Kani & Seiry
GirlJapan
pure reason or sincerity
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Nori
Kani & Nori
GirlJapan
the reason; truth; greenery
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Masun
Kani & Masun
BoyJapan
A person who is gentle and beautiful.
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Seigo
Kani & Seigo
BoyJapan
regal, clear day
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Akori
Kani & Akori
BoyJapan
Bright dweller
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Samaura
Kani & Samaura
GirlJapan
blessed or fortunate
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Sochikaima
Kani & Sochikaima
GirlJapan
Bringer of good fortune
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Zen
Kani & Zen
UnisexJapan
A beloved name with deep roots
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Jyon
Kani & Jyon
BoyJapan
Purity, soundness; A variant of 'John', often used as an alternative spelling.
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Akemy
Kani & Akemy
GirlJapan
clear; beautiful
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Nanki
Kani & Nanki
GirlJapan
soft spirit
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Hiromi
Kani & Hiromi
GirlJapan
Generous beauty or wide beauty (広美)
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Tairen
Kani & Tairen
GirlJapan
Tairen (大連) can mean 'great connection' or refer to a large community.
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Nyobi
Kani & Nyobi
GirlJapan
Nyobi (如美) translates to 'like beauty' or 'similar to beauty'.
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Issey
Kani & Issey
BoyJapan
one hundred years
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Shamiko
Kani & Shamiko
GirlJapan
A name that can mean 'shining child' or 'child of praise', depending on the characters used.
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Emiko
Kani & Emiko
GirlJapan
beautiful child or blessed child
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Sakae
Kani & Sakae
UnisexJapan
A beloved name with deep roots
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Misayo
Kani & Misayo
GirlJapan
beautiful generation
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Tomohiro
Kani & Tomohiro
BoyJapan
Wise, virtuous, abundant
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Angeal
Kani & Angeal
BoyJapan
Derived from the combination of 'angel' and 'real' or 'truth'.
Sho
Kani & Sho
BoyJapan
to fly
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Sabe
Kani & Sabe
BoyJapan
to be wise or to be knowledgeable
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Soraide
Kani & Soraide
GirlJapan
to release from the sky
Akira
Kani & Akira
UnisexJapan
bright, clear, or intelligent
Bilon
Kani & Bilon
GirlJapan
beautiful field
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Saki
Kani & Saki
GirlJapan
From Japanese 咲 (sa) meaning "blossom" and 希 (ki) meaning "hope", besides other combinations of kanji characters.
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Makiya
Kani & Makiya
GirlJapan
meaning 'truth and chronicle'
Shigeru
Kani & Shigeru
BoyJapan
Meaning can vary but commonly translates as 'to excel' or 'to grow thick.'
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Saiyuri
Kani & Saiyuri
GirlJapan
Blooming flower; beautiful lily
Aji
Kani & Aji
GirlJapan
Peace
Shizuye
Kani & Shizuye
GirlJapan
quiet, gentle
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Makii
Kani & Makii
BoyJapan
Mr. or a man
Hikaru
Kani & Hikaru
BoyJapan
radiance, shine, light
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Shintaro
Kani & Shintaro
BoyJapan
New, big son
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Syniya
Kani & Syniya
GirlJapan
the one who possesses brilliance
Chiyono
Kani & Chiyono
GirlJapan
A name that can mean 'a thousand generations' or 'a thousand waves'.
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Hiromy
Kani & Hiromy
GirlJapan
Generous beauty; abundant beauty.
Moeko
Kani & Moeko
GirlJapan
A name that signifies 'child of the moegi (young trees)'.
Wataru
Kani & Wataru
BoyJapan
To be active, to be able
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Satomi
Kani & Satomi
GirlJapan
wisdom, beauty
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Tokuo
Kani & Tokuo
BoyJapan
another world, man
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Haruko
Kani & Haruko
GirlJapan
From Japanese 春 (haru) meaning "spring" or 陽 (haru) meaning "light, sun, male" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child", as well as other kanji combinations.
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Hisaye
Kani & Hisaye
GirlJapan
It means 'spring valley' (春谷) or 'excellent valley' (優良谷) depending on the kanji used.
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Eichi
Kani & Eichi
BoyJapan
Meaning varies: 'prosperous, glorious' (栄一) or 'wise one' (英一), depending on the kanji used.
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Saia
Kani & Saia
GirlJapan
Umaru mono) - 'born one'; a phrase used to indicate a new beginning or new chapter in life
Say
Kani & Say
UnisexJapan
to do; to act
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Sachiye
Kani & Sachiye
GirlJapan
a child of happiness
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Itsue
Kani & Itsue
GirlJapan
a name often associated with 'delicate' or 'gentle'
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Jaico
Kani & Jaico
BoyJapan
important person, hero
Jovari
Kani & Jovari
BoyJapan
noble
Misao
Kani & Misao
GirlJapan
Meaning 'idea' or 'thought', commonly associated with wisdom.
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Norika
Kani & Norika
GirlJapan
from the child of a ruler, trusted child
Takeya
Kani & Takeya
GirlJapan
rich
#553 →
Hatsuyo
Kani & Hatsuyo
GirlJapan
First generation; birth
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Ryusei
Kani & Ryusei
BoyJapan
Flowing star or dragon star.
Chitose
Kani & Chitose
GirlJapan
Chitose) translates to 'thousand years' or 'long-lived'
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Joron
Kani & Joron
BoyJapan
Second son
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Ashita
Kani & Ashita
GirlJapan
Tomorrow
Soda
Kani & Soda
GirlJapan
sparrow
Riki
Kani & Riki
UnisexJapan
child of the village
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Yoshiyah
Kani & Yoshiyah
BoyJapan
righteous calm
Tadan
Kani & Tadan
BoyJapan
to stand or to be upright
Toshiba
Kani & Toshiba
GirlJapan
Next to the door
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Ryunosuke
Kani & Ryunosuke
BoyJapan
dragon and help; assistance of a dragon.
Tomoko
Kani & Tomoko
GirlJapan
child of wisdom
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Tomo
Kani & Tomo
BoyJapan
Either a variant of TOMA (2) or a diminutive of TOMISLAV.
Masaaki
Kani & Masaaki
BoyJapan
elegant, graceful
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Tsuyuko
Kani & Tsuyuko
GirlJapan
Transparent child
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Hateya
Kani & Hateya
GirlJapan
The name can mean 'victory' or 'success' depending on the characters used.
Shizuo
Kani & Shizuo
BoyJapan
meaning 'quiet man'
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Masayo
Kani & Masayo
GirlJapan
true generation; elegant generation
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Nara
Kani & Nara
GirlJapan
prosperous
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Ren
Kani & Ren
UnisexJapan
From Japanese 蓮 (ren) meaning "lotus", 恋 (ren) meaning "love", or other kanji which are pronounced the same way.
Madoka
Kani & Madoka
GirlJapan
Circle, reality; Temple (as in the character from anime)
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Tazuko
Kani & Tazuko
GirlJapan
Commonly means 'to continue' or 'to endure'.
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Tadao
Kani & Tadao
BoyJapan
loyal, correct
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Tetsu
Kani & Tetsu
BoyJapan
iron, steel
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Imiya
Kani & Imiya
GirlJapan
A name of uncertain origin, potentially meaning 'beautiful truth' depending on the kanji used.
Nekki
Kani & Nekki
GirlJapan
to connect, to tie together
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Seikichi
Kani & Seikichi
BoyJapan
seiki; pure, clean; lucky, auspicious
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Sotaro
Kani & Sotaro
BoyJapan
A helper or assistance; ft typically involves the first character meaning 'help' or 'aid'.
Sakiko
Kani & Sakiko
GirlJapan
blossom child; child of the blooming flowers
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Satsuko
Kani & Satsuko
GirlJapan
Child of the season
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Makari
Kani & Makari
BoyJapan
the one who will be happy
Toki
Kani & Toki
UnisexJapan
Can mean 'time' (時) or 'a bird' depending on context and kanji used.
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Aizen
Kani & Aizen
BoyJapan
love and benevolence
Tashima
Kani & Tashima
GirlJapan
Many islands; Reflecting diversity
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Tamotsu
Kani & Tamotsu
BoyJapan
Defender; protector.
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Sony
Kani & Sony
BoyJapan
Son, child.
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Mano
Kani & Mano
BoyJapan
A work of art
#622 →
Sunao
Kani & Sunao
BoyJapan
honest, straightforward
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Ramen
Kani & Ramen
BoyJapan
Soft, gentle
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Shiniya
Kani & Shiniya
GirlJapan
shin) means true, and 裕(iya) means abundant or rich.
Tomaka
Kani & Tomaka
GirlJapan
Tomoka) - 'friend' and 'fragrance'
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Yuko
Kani & Yuko
GirlJapan
From Japanese 優 (yu) meaning "gentleness, lithe, superior" and 子 (ko) meaning "child", as well as other combinations of kanji.
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Akaisha
Kani & Akaisha
GirlJapan
akai) meaning 'red'
Shuji
Kani & Shuji
BoyJapan
to discipline or adorn; second; excellent; govern or rule
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Seichi
Kani & Seichi
BoyJapan
sincerity, truth
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Yohei
Kani & Yohei
BoyJapan
Yohei can mean 'heroic peace' or 'excellent peace,' depending on the kanji characters used.
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yone
Kani & yone
GirlJapan
beautiful, graceful
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Emi
Kani & Emi
GirlJapan
Beautiful blessing
Maruin
Kani & Maruin
BoyJapan
The name can translate as 'circle' (円, en) and 'breathe' (生, sei), signifying 'to breathe life into wholeness' or 'to maintain balance'.
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Shunashi
Kani & Shunashi
GirlJapan
a person who excels in something; excellence
Jahiro
Kani & Jahiro
BoyJapan
Jahiro), where '自' means 'self' and '弘' means 'broad' or 'wide'.
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Sayoko
Kani & Sayoko
GirlJapan
Born in a fortunate or auspicious time.
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Hisao
Kani & Hisao
BoyJapan
long-lasting, heroic
#644 →
Isami
Kani & Isami
BoyJapan
brave
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Masuo
Kani & Masuo
BoyJapan
Masuo) translates to 'increase' and 'man'
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Yukie
Kani & Yukie
GirlJapan
Yukie) - 'fortunate blessing'
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Mamoru
Kani & Mamoru
BoyJapan
to protect, to watch over
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Mecha
Kani & Mecha
GirlJapan
A term often referring to mechanical or robotic.; Could refer to honey or sweetness in specific dialects.
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Pami
Kani & Pami
GirlJapan
A nickname or diminutive form of names like Tamiko, meaning 'child of many virtues'.
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Tsurue
Kani & Tsurue
GirlJapan
The name could refer to 'genuine/respected person' depending on kanji used.
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Chinue
Kani & Chinue
GirlJapan
a child born in the midst of a river
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Shoko
Kani & Shoko
GirlJapan
Child of snow
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Ato
Kani & Ato
BoyJapan
After, in the future; father
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Yoshigey
Kani & Yoshigey
GirlJapan
Good, virtuous and blessed
Alexiel
Kani & Alexiel
BoyJapan
Defender of mankind
Somiya
Kani & Somiya
GirlJapan
tall or elegant; dream
Sanin
Kani & Sanin
BoyJapan
yama ni) meaning 'in the mountain'
Cheisa
Kani & Cheisa
GirlJapan
Chiisana fune) - small ship
#658 →
Mizuki
Kani & Mizuki
GirlJapan
beautiful moon
Takako
Kani & Takako
GirlJapan
Noble child, child of nobility
#660 →
Haruyo
Kani & Haruyo
GirlJapan
can mean 'spring' (春) and 'generation' (世) or 'world' (世) and 'abundance' (豊).
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Yayeko
Kani & Yayeko
GirlJapan
A variant of Yayoi, which refers to the spring season
#661 →
Menzō
Kani & Menzō
BoyJapan
Man's helper or manly
Ryoko
Kani & Ryoko
GirlJapan
refreshing child
#663 →
Shinobu
Kani & Shinobu
UnisexJapan
From Japanese 忍 (shinobu) meaning "endurance", as well as other kanji or kanji combinations having the same pronunciation.
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Shiho
Kani & Shiho
GirlJapan
The name can mean 'four,' 'peace,' or 'promise,' depending on the kanji used.
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Fumiyo
Kani & Fumiyo
GirlJapan
Child of abundant beauty; prosperous child
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