Kaede as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kaede

What is the meaning of the name Kaede ?

The baby name Kaede is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KA-eh-deh (Japanese: /ka.e.de/).

Kaede is Japanese in Origin.

Kaede is a Japanese given name, read ka-eh-deh, derived from the word for “maple” (楓). In classical Japanese, the maple tree symbolizes autumn beauty and quiet resilience, making the name a nature-evocative choice. The single-character kanji 楓 conveys this meaning directly; when written in hiragana (かえで) or katakana (カエデ), it retains the same sound and gentle impression.

Unisex in Japan, Kaede has been used for centuries as a plant name but rose as a given name in the late 20th century alongside a trend toward natural imagery, and it appears frequently in contemporary media and sports rosters. Variants and related forms include alternative spellings with different kanji selections in compound names, and given names built from the same maple character, such as Fūka (楓花) and Fūko (楓子). Outside Japan, Kaede is occasionally adopted with unchanged spelling, prized for its simple vowels and botanical meaning.