楓
かえで
カエデ
FemaleWarriorPopularity: 72/100Shorter entry
Kaede: Japanese Name Meaning
Meaning: Maple Tree
楓
kaede
maple tree
Shorter entry
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All Readings
Kanji
楓
Hiragana
かえで
Katakana
カエデ
Romaji
Kaede
Cultural Significance
The maple (楓) turns brilliant red and gold in autumn, symbolizing endurance and fiery transformation. A name of quiet strength, popular in warrior-themed fiction.
Kanji Character Details
楓
Character 1: 楓
読み: kaedeMeaning: maple tree
In 楓, this character brings the sense of “maple tree” into the name’s overall meaning.
Gender Usage
95%
Female usage
5%
Male usage
Female
Typical classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kaede mean in Japanese?›
Kaede (楓) means "Maple Tree" in Japanese. The name is read かえで in hiragana.
Is Kaede a boy or girl name?›
Kaede is traditionally a girl's name in Japan, classified as a female Japanese name.
How do you write Kaede in kanji?›
Kaede is typically written 楓 (かえで). Alternative kanji variants include 楓葉, 楓花.
How do you pronounce Kaede?›
Kaede is pronounced かえで in hiragana (カエデ in katakana). The romanized spelling is Kaede.
Writing Variants
Kaede can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:
楓(primary)
楓葉(variant)
楓花(variant)
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