Kage

Meaning of Kage

Kage, pronounced KAYJ, lands on the ear like a hush of wind weaving through bamboo groves—simple yet endlessly intriguing. Drawing its roots from Japanese, where it means “shadow,” the name carries all the playful mystique of moonlit ninja escapades and the quiet artistry of an ink-wash painting at dusk. It’s a monosyllabic marvel that slips seamlessly into Anglo-American speech patterns, offering modern families a sprinkle of global flair without any spelling stumbles. When you speak Kage, you evoke the promise of a child who moves through life with both subtlety and spark—part phantom, part firefly—ready to cast a soft, unforgettable silhouette in every room. In the US, Kage has danced in and out of the top 900 names over the past decades, making it a rare find that feels both familiar and fantastically fresh.

Pronunciation

American English

  • Pronunced as KAYJ (/keɪdʒ/)

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Notable People Named Kage

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