| Meaning | Chief |
| Origin | Japanese |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Kanai |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ka-nai |
About Kanai
Kanai is a charming and unique name for baby boys that has its roots in Japanese culture. In Japanese, Kanai (金井) translates to "golden well" or "golden spring." It's a name that evokes images of purity and prosperity, with "kan" meaning gold and "ai" representing well or spring. This name carries a sense of natural beauty and richness, making it a wonderful choice for parents seeking a name with a deep and positive meaning.
Kanai is a name that stands out without being overly unusual, making it a great choice for parents who want their son to have a name that is both meaningful and distinctive. Its simplicity also makes it easy to pronounce in various cultures. Whether your family has Japanese heritage or simply appreciates the beauty of the name, Kanai is a lovely choice for your baby boy, symbolizing the potential for a life filled with golden opportunities.
Variations of Name Kanai
| Kanayi |
| Kanay |
| Kanaii |
| Caney |
| Canai |
| Khanai |
Nicknames for Kanai
| Kan |
| Kai |
| Kenny |
| Kane |
Famous People Named Kanai
| Kanai Lal Bhattacharya | Indian author |
| Kanai Hiroshi | Japanese film director |
| Kanai Chakraberti | Indian cricketer |
| Kanai Banerjee | Indian artist |
| Kanai Mieko | Japanese painter |
| Kanai H. Kuma | Japanese architect |
| Kanai K. Bandyopadhyay | Indian poet |
| Kanai Yoshida | Japanese mathematician |
| Kanai Tadayoshi | Japanese biologist |
| Kanai Senri | Japanese calligrapher |
| Kanai Katsuhide | Japanese composer |
| Kanai Hisanori | Japanese neuroscientist |
Characters Named Kanai
| Kanai Dhar | Character in the novel "The Shadow Lines" by Amitav Ghosh |
| Kanai Kyu | Character in the manga series "Bleach" by Tite Kubo |
| Kanai Yukimitsu | Character in the anime series "Eyeshield 21" |
| Kanai Takemitsu | Character in the manga series "Hikaru no Go" by Yumi Hotta |
| Kanai Riko | Character in the anime series "Kuroko's Basketball" |
| Kanai Shinkai | Character in the manga series "Case Closed" by Gosho Aoyama |
| Kanai Koshino | Character in the novel "Kokoro" by Natsume Sōseki |
| Kanai Kasei | Character in the manga series "Kurohime" by Masanori Ookamigumi |
| Kanai Shunpei | Character in the manga series "Loveless" by Yun Kouga |
| Kanai Masa | Character in the novel "The Binding Chair" by Kathryn Harrison |
| Kanai Chikage | Character in the anime series "Nisekoi" by Naoshi Komi |
| Kanai Seishirou | Character in the manga series "Barajou no Kiss" by Shouoto Aya |
| Kanai Kentaro | Character in the manga series "Kare Kano" by Masami Tsuda |
| Kanai Ichirou | Character in the manga series "Kokou no Hito" by Shinichi Sakamoto |
| Kanai Tatsuo | Character in the novel "Norwegian Wood" by Haruki Murakami |
| Kanai Shouko | Character in the anime series "Girlish Number" |
| Kanai Shinju | Character in the manga series "Rozen Maiden" by Peach-Pit |
| Kanai Ren | Character in the manga series "Koibana! Koiseyo Hanabi" by Nanaji Nagamu |
| Kanai Hajime | Character in the manga series "Kamisama Kiss" by Julietta Suzuki |
| Kanai Hiroshi | Character in the manga series "Magi - The Labyrinth of Magic" by Shinobu Ohtaka |