Kaname

Kaname is a first name from Japan that can be used for both boys and girls. The meaning of the name can be interpreted as 'the pivot point' or 'the crucial point in life'.

What does the name Kaname mean?

The name Kaname, suitable for both men and women, has Japanese roots. Its meaning refers to concepts such as 'the pivot point' or 'the crucial point in life'. The term comes from the Japanese word kaname (要), which means 'pivot point', 'cornerstone', 'keystone', 'center', or 'door or gate'.

Where does the name Kaname come from?

The name Kaname is both a male and female first name that originates from Japan and carries the meaning 'the pivot point'. It consists of the Japanese term kaname (要), which is associated with 'pivot point', 'cornerstone', 'keystone', 'center', as well as 'door or gate'. The language is Japanese.

How do you pronounce Kaname?

Ka-na-me

Popularity

In Germany, Kaname is a rather rare first name. So far, it has not made it onto the German name popularity charts. In 2024, the name reached 12,301st place in the US charts, which represents its best ranking. In the last ten years, Kaname has been used as a first name there fewer than 10 times, resulting in a 5,315th place in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, it ranks 6,636th in the USA.

Nicknames & pet names

Kami / Kan / Kani / Nam

Similar first names

Famous people

• Francis Xavier Kaname Shimamoto (Japanese bishop)
• Kaname Asahina (character from Brothers Conflict)
• Kaname Chidori (character from the anime 'Full Metal Panic')
• Kaname Isaki (character from 'Nagi no Asakura')
• Kaname Kuran (character from the manga 'Vampire Knight')
• Kaname Tosen (character from the anime Bleach)
• Kaname Yokoo (golfer)