About Kanai
The surname Kanai is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the combination of the kanji characters "ka" meaning "increase" or "multiply" and "nai" meaning "inside" or "within." This suggests that the surname Kanai could signify someone who brings growth or prosperity from within. Another interpretation is that it is derived from the place name Kanai, which refers to an area near a shrine or temple. Therefore, the surname Kanai could also indicate a person's ancestral connection to a specific location.
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The surname Kanai is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kanai based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Kanai is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kanai in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kanai using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.