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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameSayato
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:さやと
  • Katakanatip:サヤト
  • English Syllablestip:sa-ya-to (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:sa-ya-to (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Sayato
  • Nickname examplestip:

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

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 nameSayato

Kanji Names & Meanings - 11 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 "Sayato," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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彩斗- Sayato -

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means "to color, coloring, appearance."

Name ideas examples

  • Coloring - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

  • Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.

means "dipper, measure, constellation."

  • Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.

  • Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).

  • Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.

  • Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.

  • Small - Tiny; insignificant.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

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

  • Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

涼翔- Sayato -

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means "cool, refreshing, lonely."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Lonely - Loneliness can teach self-reliance and the value of connection. May your child find meaningful connections and peace in solitude.

  • Sadness, Grief - Sadness/Grief - Sadness - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sadness/grief throughout life.

  • Thin, Sparse - Thin/Sparse - Thin - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of thin/sparse throughout life.

means "soar, fly, detailed."

Name ideas examples

  • Soar - Soaring represents rising high, gliding on currents, and achieving heights. May your child soar to great heights.

  • Fly - Fly - To move through the air - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fly throughout life.

  • Detailed - Details represent thoroughness, care, and attention to what matters. May your child attend to important details without losing sight of the whole.

清登- Sayato -

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means "clear, pure, fresh."

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.

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

  • Serene, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.

  • Shin - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

means "climb, register, mature."

Name ideas examples

  • Climb - Climbing represents effort, progress, and reaching higher. May your child climb steadily toward their highest aspirations.

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

  • Mature - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

  • Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.

  • Immediately - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Ripen - Ripen - To mature, for grains to become ripe - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ripen throughout life.

爽人- Sayato -

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means "clear, refreshing, to differ."

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.

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

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

  • Different, Divergent - Difference represents uniqueness, diversity, and the richness of variety. May your child celebrate differences, finding richness in life's variety.

means "person, others, each person."

Name ideas examples

  • Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

  • Counter - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

爽斗- Sayato -

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means "clear, refreshing, to differ."

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.

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

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

  • Different, Divergent - Difference represents uniqueness, diversity, and the richness of variety. May your child celebrate differences, finding richness in life's variety.

means "dipper, measure, constellation."

  • Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.

  • Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).

  • Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.

  • Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.

  • Small - Tiny; insignificant.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

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

  • Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

爽翔- Sayato -

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means "clear, refreshing, to differ."

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.

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

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

  • Different, Divergent - Difference represents uniqueness, diversity, and the richness of variety. May your child celebrate differences, finding richness in life's variety.

means "soar, fly, detailed."

Name ideas examples

  • Soar - Soaring represents rising high, gliding on currents, and achieving heights. May your child soar to great heights.

  • Fly - Fly - To move through the air - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fly throughout life.

  • Detailed - Details represent thoroughness, care, and attention to what matters. May your child attend to important details without losing sight of the whole.

鞘斗- Sayato -

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means "sheath, scabbard, whip tip."

  • Sheath - A case for a sword blade.

  • Scabbard - A protective covering for a sword.

  • Whip Tip - The end of a riding whip.

  • Strap - A strap used to secure the front and back wheels of a saddle, called a mawari and shizuku, respectively.

Name ideas examples

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

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

  • Whip Tip - Whip Tip - The end of a riding whip - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of whip tip throughout life.

  • Strap - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

means "dipper, measure, constellation."

  • Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.

  • Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).

  • Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.

  • Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.

  • Small - Tiny; insignificant.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

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

  • Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

小夜兎- Sayato -

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means "small, trivial, young person."

Name ideas examples

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

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

  • Young Person - Young people carry the hopes and energy of the future. May your child embrace the possibilities of youth and grow wisely.

  • Humble Term - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Prefix - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

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.

means "rabbit, moon."

  • Rabbit - A long-eared mammal.

  • Moon - Associated with the moon in legend.

Name ideas examples

  • Rabbit - The rabbit (卯) symbolizes gentleness, elegance, and good fortune in Japanese culture. May your child possess the rabbit's gentle nature and attract good fortune.

  • Moon - The moon symbolizes elegance, tranquility, and the beauty of impermanence in Japanese aesthetics. May your child possess the moon's gentle beauty, illuminating the darkness with quiet grace.

沙也人- Sayato -

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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 "to be, question particle, exclamation."

  • To be - A classical copula meaning "is."

  • Will it be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or questioning the future.

  • Question Particle - Expressing inquiry or emphasis.

  • Exclamation - A particle for calling or addressing.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Will it be - Will It Be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or que - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will it be throughout life.

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

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

means "person, others, each person."

Name ideas examples

  • Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

  • Counter - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

沙也斗- Sayato -

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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 "to be, question particle, exclamation."

  • To be - A classical copula meaning "is."

  • Will it be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or questioning the future.

  • Question Particle - Expressing inquiry or emphasis.

  • Exclamation - A particle for calling or addressing.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Will it be - Will It Be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or que - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will it be throughout life.

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

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

means "dipper, measure, constellation."

  • Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.

  • Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).

  • Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.

  • Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.

  • Small - Tiny; insignificant.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

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

  • Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

沙耶人- Sayato -

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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 "question particle, father, transliteration."

Name ideas examples

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Father - Fathers represent protection, guidance, and the strength that supports the family. May your child honor fatherhood, whether as a strong protector or one who respects paternal wisdom.

  • Transliteration - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Evil - Understanding what is harmful teaches the value of what is good. May your child recognize and avoid what is harmful while pursuing good.

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

  • Rhetorical Device - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.

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

means "person, others, each person."

Name ideas examples

  • Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

  • Counter - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

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