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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameSango
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:さんご
  • Katakanatip:サンゴ
  • English Syllablestip:san-go (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:sa-n-go (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Sango
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Sango-chan(さんごちゃん)Click to speech さんごちゃんGo-chan( ごちゃん)Click to speech  ごちゃんSan-san( さんさん)Click to speech  さんさん

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

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 7 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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三五- 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 "five, five times."

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  • Five - Five represents the five elements, the five senses, and completeness in Japanese philosophy. May your child be complete in all five elements—balanced, sensing, and whole.

  • Five Times - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

晴瑚- Sango -

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means "clear, fine weather, dispel."

  • Clear - Free from clouds.

  • Fine Weather - Good weather with sunshine.

  • Dispel - To clear away worries.

  • Bright - Describes a cheerful atmosphere or outlook.

  • Resolve - To solve a problem or difficulty.

Name ideas examples

  • Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.

  • Fine Weather - Weather patterns reflect the natural order and the acceptance of life's changing seasons. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding meaning in sunshine and storm alike.

  • Dispel - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.

  • 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.

  • Resolve - Resolve - To solve a problem or difficulty - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of resolve throughout life.

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.

燦冴- Sango -

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means "brilliant."

Name ideas examples

  • 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 "to be clear, sharp, to freeze."

  • To be Clear - To be Lucid; to be chilled through.

  • To Freeze - To be Cold; to be chilly.

  • Sharp - Keen; quick-minded.

  • Cold - Freezing cold.

  • Frigid - The extreme coldness of something, such as a room or an emotion.

Name ideas examples

  • To be Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.

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

  • Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.

  • Cold - Cold represents clarity, objectivity, and the cool head needed for difficult decisions. May your child have a cool head when needed, clear and objective in judgment.

  • Frigid - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

燦瑚- Sango -

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means "brilliant."

Name ideas examples

  • 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 "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.

燦胡- Sango -

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means "brilliant."

Name ideas examples

  • 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 "barbarian, random, what."

  • Barbarian - Ancient northern or western peoples of China.

  • Random - Haphazard; careless.

  • What - A question word expressing doubt.

  • Ebisu - An ancient ethnic group living in the north and west of China.

  • Longevity - Long life.

Name ideas examples

  • Barbarian - Barbarian represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the barbarian's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Random - Random - Haphazard; careless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of random throughout life.

  • What - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.

  • Ebisu - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.

  • Longevity - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

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.

さんご- Sango -

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Uses phonetic hiragana/katakana characters without inherent meaning.

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