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Kanae 叶 – Japanese girl given name
Kanae (叶) is read かなえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 叶, the characters mean: grant. This reading can be written with at least 171 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 26 strokes in total.
About the name Kanae
Kanae (叶 or 香苗) means to be fulfilled, as in a wish that comes true. It is used for girls.
How to write Kanae in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 叶 | かなえ | grant | 5 |
| 香苗 | かなえ | incense + seedling | 17 |
| 佳奈恵 | かなえ | excellent + Nara + favor | 26 |
| 金永 | かなえ | gold + eternity | 13 |
| 可愛 | かなえ | can + love | 18 |
| 可恵 | かなえ | can + favor | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kanae
Kanae in different scripts
| Romaji | Kanae |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かなえ |
| Katakana | カナエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 叶 |
Full name examples
- Kanae Yuki (Japanese order: 結城叶, ゆうき かなえ)
- Kanae Kono (Japanese order: 河野叶, こうの かなえ)
- Kanae Maki (Japanese order: 牧叶, まき かなえ)
How to pronounce Kanae
Break it into 2 parts: ka · nae. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written かなえ.
Questions about Kanae
What does Kanae mean in Japanese?
Kanae has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 叶, combines these meanings: grant. Other spellings include 香苗 (incense + seedling), 佳奈恵 (excellent + Nara + favor), 金永 (gold + eternity).
How do you write Kanae in kanji?
The most common way is 叶 (かなえ). It can also be written 香苗, 佳奈恵, 金永, 可愛, 可恵.
How do you write Kanae in katakana?
Kanae is カナエ in katakana and かなえ in hiragana.
Is Kanae a boy or girl name?
Kanae is mostly used for girls.
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