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Japanese boy(male) nameSaya
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:さや
  • Katakanatip:サヤ
  • English Syllablestip:sa-ya (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:sa-ya (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Saya
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Sacchan(さっちゃん)Click to speech さっちゃんSayakun( さやくん)Click to speech  さやくんSayachi( さやち)Click to speech  さやち

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 nameSaya

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

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紗夜- Saya -

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means "gauze."

  • Gauze - A thin, sheer fabric made of silk or cotton.

Name ideas examples

  • Gauze - Fabrics represent the weaving together of life's threads. May your child weave a beautiful tapestry with their life.

means "night, midnight."

Name ideas examples

  • Night - Night offers rest, mystery, and the quiet needed for deep reflection. May your child find peace in the night and wake refreshed for new days.

  • Midnight - Midnight marks the transition between days, a moment of stillness and change. May your child navigate life's transitions with the stillness of midnight.

冴矢- Saya -

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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.

means "arrow, straight, to vow."

Name ideas examples

  • Arrow - Arrow - A projectile shot from a bow - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of arrow throughout life.

  • Straight - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and the shortest path to truth. May your child be straight and honest, taking the direct path of integrity.

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

  • To Line Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.

  • Bestow - Bestowing represents generosity, blessing, and giving of gifts. May your child bestow blessings upon others throughout their life.

  • Feces - Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of feces throughout life.

沙夜- Saya -

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means "sand, beach, select."

  • Sand - Fine particles of rock.

  • Beach - A sandy shore.

  • Select - To Choose; to sort out.

  • Desert - A barren area of land, typically with little vegetation, extreme temperatures, and sparse population.

  • Sift - To separate out the good from the bad by washing with water.

Name ideas examples

  • Sand - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.

  • Beach - Beach - A sandy shore - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of beach throughout life.

  • Select - Selecting represents wisdom, choice, and careful decision-making. May your child select wisely in all of life's important choices.

  • Desert - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

  • Sift - Sifting represents separating, discerning, and finding the valuable. May your child discern what is valuable.

means "night, midnight."

Name ideas examples

  • Night - Night offers rest, mystery, and the quiet needed for deep reflection. May your child find peace in the night and wake refreshed for new days.

  • Midnight - Midnight marks the transition between days, a moment of stillness and change. May your child navigate life's transitions with the stillness of midnight.

紗弥- Saya -

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means "gauze."

  • Gauze - A thin, sheer fabric made of silk or cotton.

Name ideas examples

  • Gauze - Fabrics represent the weaving together of life's threads. May your child weave a beautiful tapestry with their life.

means "universal, long time, to mend."

Name ideas examples

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

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

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

  • Extensively - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.

  • Finally - Finally - To come to an end or conclusion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.

  • Increasingly - Increasingly - More and more; further - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of increasingly throughout life.

紗矢- Saya -

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means "gauze."

  • Gauze - A thin, sheer fabric made of silk or cotton.

Name ideas examples

  • Gauze - Fabrics represent the weaving together of life's threads. May your child weave a beautiful tapestry with their life.

means "arrow, straight, to vow."

Name ideas examples

  • Arrow - Arrow - A projectile shot from a bow - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of arrow throughout life.

  • Straight - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and the shortest path to truth. May your child be straight and honest, taking the direct path of integrity.

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

  • To Line Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.

  • Bestow - Bestowing represents generosity, blessing, and giving of gifts. May your child bestow blessings upon others throughout their life.

  • Feces - Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of feces throughout life.

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