Kage

Kage Origin and Meaning

The name Kage is a boy's name.

Kage is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. In Japanese, it means "shadow" and is pronounced "kah-geh," though in English it's often pronounced to rhyme with "sage." The name could also be a modern variant of Cage, a surname of Old French origin, or a short form of names like Mickelangelo or McKage. As a given name, Kage has a strong, concise sound with a contemporary feel. Its brevity makes it distinctive and memorable, while its unusual nature gives it an edgy quality. The name has gained some limited popularity in recent decades among parents seeking short, powerful names with cross-cultural appeal and a unique character.

Popularity of the name Kage

• 952 Unique 2019

Famous People Named Kage

• Kyle "Kage" Gass American musician of band Tenacious D
• Kage Baker American female novelist

The name Kage in Pop Culture

• "Kage Kara Mamoru! " manga/anime
• Kage Maru, main character in the Virtua Fighter series of video games
• Kage ninja in video game Suikoden
• Kage character in video game Yakuza
• The Legend of Kage " video game and its main character
• Kage Japanese for "shadow"