Kanako

Fragrant child

GenderGirlOriginJapaneseSay itkah-NAH-kohPopularityVintage
Pronounced kah-NAH-koh

About the name Kanako

Kanako means fragrant child, an elegant classic name suggesting a lasting, pleasant presence.

Gentle and memorable, leaving a lovely impression like fragrance.

Fun fact

Kanako has been consistently popular across multiple generations in Japan.

Nicknames for Kanako

Kana

Variations

KanaKanami

Famous people named Kanako

  • Kanako Yanagihara (Japanese singer)

Sibling name ideas

HiroshiKenjiEmikoTaro

Similar names

KanaFragrant, capable, powerfulEmikoBeautiful blessing childSachikoChild of happinessAikaLove/SongAikoBeloved childAiriLove, jasmineAkaneDeep red, madder redAkariBrightness/Light

Themes

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