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Japanese boy(male) nameSao
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:さお
  • Katakanatip:サオ
  • English Syllablestip:sa-o (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:sa-o (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Sao
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Saochan(さおちゃん)Click to speech さおちゃんSaokun(さおくん)Click to speech さおくんSaotan(さおたん)Click to speech さおたん

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 nameSao

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Sao," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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渚生- Sao -

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means "anxiety, worry, trouble."

  • Water's Edge - The edge of a body of water, such as a river or lake.

  • Shore - A small island formed in the middle of a river or lake.

  • Waves - The ripples and waves created by the wind or other forces on the surface of a body of water.

Name ideas examples

  • Water's Edge - This kanji that symbolizes the beauty and serenity of the edge of a body of water.

  • Shore - This kanji that symbolizes the strength and stability of a small island.

  • Waves - This kanji that symbolizes the power and energy of the waves of a body of water.

means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."

  • To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.

  • To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.

  • To Give Birth - Give birth, born, produce, create, occur.

  • Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.

  • To Grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.

  • Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.

  • Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.

  • Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.

  • Student - Student, pupil, disciple.

Name ideas examples

  • Alive - Symbolizing life and vitality.

  • Life - Representing the preciousness of life.

  • Living - Signifying the joy of living.

  • To Live - Encouraging the baby to live life to the fullest.

  • To Produce - Inspiring the baby to create and innovate.

  • To Grow - Reminding the baby to keep growing and learning.

  • Pure - Wishing the baby to remain pure and innocent.

  • Scholar - Honoring the baby’s intelligence and knowledge.

  • Student - Encouraging the baby to pursue knowledge.

渚雄- Sao -

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means "anxiety, worry, trouble."

  • Water's Edge - The edge of a body of water, such as a river or lake.

  • Shore - A small island formed in the middle of a river or lake.

  • Waves - The ripples and waves created by the wind or other forces on the surface of a body of water.

Name ideas examples

  • Water's Edge - This kanji that symbolizes the beauty and serenity of the edge of a body of water.

  • Shore - This kanji that symbolizes the strength and stability of a small island.

  • Waves - This kanji that symbolizes the power and energy of the waves of a body of water.

means "male, masculine."

  • Male Animal - A male animal, usually referring to a dominant male in a species.

  • Male Plant - A male plant, usually referring to a plant with male reproductive organs.

  • Superior - To be better than others, to be superior in some way.

  • Outstanding Person - A person who is outstanding in some way, usually referring to someone who is highly skilled or talented.

  • Strong - To be powerful, brave, and forceful.

  • Prosperous - To be full of energy and vigor.

Name ideas examples

  • Superior - To give the baby a name that implies they are better than others, to be superior in some way.

  • Outstanding Person - To give the baby a name that implies they are outstanding in some way, usually referring to someone who is highly skilled or talented.

  • Strong - To give the baby a name that implies they are powerful, brave, and forceful.

  • Prosperous - To give the baby a name that implies they are full of energy and vigor.

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