What origin is the name Kanji?

Kanji comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Kanji — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Kanji

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kanji

Kanji

Boy

Japanese

2 syllables

Kanji (寛治) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "A traditional Gujarati pet name for Lord Krishna, often used affectionately to denote a beloved and playful young man.".

The meaning of Kanji is "A traditional Gujarati pet name for Lord Krishna, often used affectionately to denote a beloved and playful young man." — a boy name of Japanese origin. It has 2 syllables.

Native script: 寛治
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A traditional Gujarati pet name for Lord Krishna, often used affectionately to denote a beloved and playful young man.

Popularity

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Written as 寛治

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What does Kanji mean?

Kanji is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "A traditional Gujarati pet name for Lord Krishna, often used affectionately to denote a beloved and playful young man.".

How popular is Kanji?

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Sister names that go with Kanji

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Kanji.

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Names with a similar meaning to Kanji

Kanji means "A traditional Gujarati pet name for Lord Krishna, often used affectionately to denote a beloved and playful young man." — these names share that spirit.

Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Caleb — "Caleb is a Hebrew name, often linked to kelev 'dog', a symbol of loyalty, or to 'whole-hearted'. Caleb was a faithful spy sent by Moses." (Hebrew)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Olivia — "Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive'. The olive branch is a symbol of peace. Shakespeare used it in Twelfth Night." (Latin)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)