Kano
Fact sheet
- Name
- Kano
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Kano has its roots in Japanese. Translated, it means 'the god of water' or 'male power'.
What does the name Kano mean?
The name Kano comes from Japanese and is directly translated as 'the god of water' or 'the male power'. Its origin lies in the Japanese expression kano (カノ), which stands for 'god of water'.
Where does the name Kano come from?
Kano is a masculine first name of Japanese origin that carries the meaning 'the god of water'.
How do you pronounce Kano?
Kano is pronounced as 'Kah-no'.
Popularity
In Germany, Kano is a rather rare first name, currently ranking 5,840th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2019, when it reached 3,920th place. In the last ten years, Kano has been given as a first name about 20 times, which places it at 5,784th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,874th.
Nicknames & pet names
Kan
Famous people
- Kano Kirishima (character from the anime Air)
Frequently asked questions about the name Kano
What is the origin of the name Kano?
Kano is a masculine first name of Japanese origin.
What does the name Kano mean?
The name Kano is translated as 'the god of water' or 'the male power'.
How popular is the name Kano?
The name Kano is well-known in Japan, but less common outside the country.