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Japanese boy(male) nameSango
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:さんご
  • Katakanatip:サンゴ
  • English Syllablestip:san-go (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:sa-n-go (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Sango
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Gochan(ごちゃん)Click to speech ごちゃんSantan( さんたん)Click to speech  さんたんSanpi( さんぴ)Click to speech  さんぴ

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameSango

Kanji Names & Meanings - 5 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Sango," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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三吾- Sango -

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means "three, three times, third."

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  • Three - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

  • Thrice - Thrice - Three Times; three occurrences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of thrice throughout life.

means "my, prefix, to defend."

Name ideas examples

  • My - My - One's own - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of my throughout life.

  • Prefix - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • I - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • To Defend - The act of defend represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child defend with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

参吾- Sango -

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means "participate, visit, consult."

Name ideas examples

  • Participate - Participate - To join in; to take part - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of participate throughout life.

  • Visit - Visit - To call on; to attend - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of visit throughout life.

  • Consult - Consult - To refer to; to compare - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of consult throughout life.

  • To Meet with Someone of Higher Status (e.g. a noble person) - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.

means "my, prefix, to defend."

Name ideas examples

  • My - My - One's own - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of my throughout life.

  • Prefix - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • I - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • To Defend - The act of defend represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child defend with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

燦吾- Sango -

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means "brilliant."

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  • Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.

  • Glittering - Glittering represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in glittering with purpose and skill.

  • Radiant - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.

  • Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.

means "my, prefix, to defend."

Name ideas examples

  • My - My - One's own - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of my throughout life.

  • Prefix - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • I - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • To Defend - The act of defend represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child defend with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

珊瑚- Sango -

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means "coral, jingling sound."

  • Coral - The calcareous remains of coral organisms, used for decoration.

  • Jingling Sound - The sound of jade ornaments clinking.

  • Chime - A description of the sound of a belt ball.

Name ideas examples

  • Coral - Being coral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be coral, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Jingling Sound - Sound carries meaning across distances, representing communication, harmony, and the essence of music. May your child's voice carry far, communicating truth and creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Chime - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

means "ritual vessel, coral."

  • Ritual Vessel - A name for ceremonial objects.

  • Coral - The calcareous remains of coral organisms in the sea, used for decoration.

Name ideas examples

  • Ritual Vessel - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Coral - Being coral represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be coral, letting this quality guide their path.

賛悟- Sango -

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means "praise, support, inscription."

Name ideas examples

  • Praise - Praise represents recognition, encouragement, and celebrating what is good. May your child give and receive praise, celebrating goodness in all.

  • Support - Supporting represents help, foundation, and being there for others. May your child support others and receive support when needed.

  • Inscription - Inscriptions preserve meaning across time, carrying messages for future generations. May your child leave lasting marks of wisdom and meaning.

  • Add Strength - Strength includes not just physical power, but the inner fortitude to endure and persevere. May your child have strength of body, mind, and spirit to face all of life's challenges.

  • Eulogy - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.

  • Help, Assist - Help/Assist represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the help/assist's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Poem - Poems capture beauty and truth in condensed, powerful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express deep truths beautifully.

  • Style of Writing - Style Of Writing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in style of writing with purpose and skill.

means "to realize, to awaken, to wake."

  • To Realize - To clearly understand things.

  • To Wake - To awaken from sleep.

Name ideas examples

  • To Realize - The act of realize represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child realize with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Wake - Waking represents awareness, alertness, and readiness for new opportunities. May your child wake alert to life's opportunities, ready for each new day.

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