Kanai

Kanai Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kanai is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kanai: 359
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56,836
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 N AY1
🌐 IPA
/kΙ™ΛˆnaΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kanai in Braille

Here's how to represent Kanai in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kanai in braille

How to sign the name Kanai using Sign Language

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.

The name Kanai in sign language

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