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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameSatsuma
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:さつま
  • Katakanatip:サツマ
  • English Syllablestip:sa-tsu-ma (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:sa-tsu-ma (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Satsuma
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Sacchan(さっちゃん)Click to speech さっちゃんMacchan( まっちゃん)Click to speech  まっちゃんTsumakun( つまくん)Click to speech  つまくん

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

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

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 "Satsuma," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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皐馬- Satsuma -

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means "fifth month, marsh, high."

Name ideas examples

  • Marsh - Marshes represent fertility, transition zones, and hidden richness. May your child find richness even in unclear situations.

  • High - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.

  • Satsuki - Satsuki - The fifth month of the lunar calendar - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of satsuki throughout life.

  • Shoreline - The shoreline represents the meeting of elements, transition zones, and the edge where worlds meet. May your child thrive at life's edges.

  • To Call Out - Calling represents vocation, purpose, and the voice that summons to duty. May your child find their calling, answering life's summons with purpose.

means "horse, large, shogi piece."

  • Horse - A mammal of the equine family; a domesticated animal.

  • Large - A metaphor for something big.

  • Shogi Piece - The "dragon horse" or "knight" in Japanese chess.

  • Metaphor - A large animal used as a metaphor.

Name ideas examples

  • Horse - The horse (午) symbolizes freedom, vitality, and the spirit of adventure. May your child run free like the horse, full of energy and adventurous spirit.

  • Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.

  • Shogi Piece - Darkness teaches the value of light and the peace of rest. May your child find peace in quiet moments and value the light.

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

薩摩- Satsuma -

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means "sanskrit transliteration, satsuma."

Name ideas examples

  • Sanskrit Transliteration - Sanskrit Transliteration represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of sanskrit transliteration.

  • Satsuma - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

means "rub, friction, touch."

  • Rub - To move something back and forth against a surface.

  • Friction - The resistance from rubbing.

  • Touch - To come into contact with.

  • Approach - To Come Near; to get close.

  • Polish - To grind or hone.

Name ideas examples

  • Rub - Rubbing represents refinement, polishing, and patient improvement. May your child refine their skills through patient practice.

  • Friction - Friction represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of friction.

  • Touch - Touch - To come into contact with - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of touch throughout life.

  • Approach - Approach - To come near; to get close - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of approach throughout life.

  • Polish - Polishing represents the patient work of refining oneself, revealing hidden beauty. May your child polish their character like a precious gem, revealing inner brilliance.

薩真- Satsuma -

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means "sanskrit transliteration, satsuma."

Name ideas examples

  • Sanskrit Transliteration - Sanskrit Transliteration represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of sanskrit transliteration.

  • Satsuma - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

means "true, truth, pure."

Name ideas examples

  • True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.

  • Truth - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of reality with one's words and beliefs. May your child always seek and speak truth, building their life on this solid foundation.

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Accurate - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.

  • Complete - Completing represents fulfillment, wholeness, and thorough accomplishment. May your child complete their tasks and fulfill their purpose.

  • Unaltered - Unaltered - In its original form - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unaltered throughout life.

颯真- Satsuma -

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means "swift wind, brisk, refreshing."

Name ideas examples

  • Swift Wind - Wind represents change, freedom, and the invisible forces that shape our lives. May your child move through the world with the wind's freedom, refreshing all they encounter.

  • Brisk - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.

  • Refreshing - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.

  • Energetic Movement - Moving represents progress, change, and the refusal to remain stagnant. May your child keep moving forward, never stagnant in growth.

means "true, truth, pure."

Name ideas examples

  • True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.

  • Truth - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of reality with one's words and beliefs. May your child always seek and speak truth, building their life on this solid foundation.

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Accurate - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.

  • Complete - Completing represents fulfillment, wholeness, and thorough accomplishment. May your child complete their tasks and fulfill their purpose.

  • Unaltered - Unaltered - In its original form - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unaltered throughout life.

颯馬- Satsuma -

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means "swift wind, brisk, refreshing."

Name ideas examples

  • Swift Wind - Wind represents change, freedom, and the invisible forces that shape our lives. May your child move through the world with the wind's freedom, refreshing all they encounter.

  • Brisk - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.

  • Refreshing - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.

  • Energetic Movement - Moving represents progress, change, and the refusal to remain stagnant. May your child keep moving forward, never stagnant in growth.

means "horse, large, shogi piece."

  • Horse - A mammal of the equine family; a domesticated animal.

  • Large - A metaphor for something big.

  • Shogi Piece - The "dragon horse" or "knight" in Japanese chess.

  • Metaphor - A large animal used as a metaphor.

Name ideas examples

  • Horse - The horse (午) symbolizes freedom, vitality, and the spirit of adventure. May your child run free like the horse, full of energy and adventurous spirit.

  • Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.

  • Shogi Piece - Darkness teaches the value of light and the peace of rest. May your child find peace in quiet moments and value the light.

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

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