Type Surname (from location)
Usage Japanese
Scripts かでかわ(Japanese Hiragana) カデカワ(Japanese Katakana) 嘉手川(Japanese Kanji)
Other Forms FormsKadegawa, Katekawa, Kategawa
Meaning & History
From 嘉 (ka) meaning "excellent, auspicious, praise", 手 (te) meaning "hand", and 川 (kawa) meaning "stream, river". Other kanji combinations can be used.