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Japanese boy(male) nameSayo
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:さよ
  • Katakanatip:サヨ
  • English Syllablestip:sa-yo (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:sa-yo (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Sayo
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Sacchan(さっちゃん)Click to speech さっちゃんSayokun( さよくん)Click to speech  さよくんSacchi( さっち)Click to speech  さっち

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 nameSayo

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 "Sayo," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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小夜- Sayo -

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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.

咲良- Sayo -

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means "to smile, to bloom."

Name ideas examples

  • To Bloom - Blooming represents opening to life, revealing inner beauty, and flourishing. May your child open to life and flourish.

  • To Smile - The ability to smile represents purposeful action and contribution. May your child smile with wisdom and good intent.

means "good, virtuous, husband."

Name ideas examples

  • Good - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.

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

  • Husband - Husband - A spouse (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of husband throughout life.

  • Calm, Peaceful - Calmness represents inner peace, self-control, and the stillness from which wisdom arises. May your child remain calm in all circumstances, finding peace in the storm.

  • Exceptional Horse - Horses represent vitality, success, and the strength to carry others forward. May your child gallop toward success like a noble horse, carrying others along their journey.

  • For a 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.

  • Fortunate, Prosperous - Being fortunate/prosperous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be fortunate/prosperous, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Gentle, Mild - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.

  • Obedient, Honest - 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.

  • Quiet, Reserved - Quietness represents peace, contemplation, and the still space where wisdom grows. May your child find quiet within, where peace and wisdom can flourish.

  • Slightly, Moderately - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.

  • Truly, Genuinely - Truly/Genuinely - Being real and sincere - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of truly/genuinely throughout life.

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

  • Wise, Exceptional Person - Wisdom represents deep understanding, good judgment, and the integration of knowledge. May your child grow wise, integrating knowledge with understanding and compassion.

means "vivid, to polish, lovely smile."

  • Vivid - Jade with bright, vivid color.

  • Lovely Smile - An endearing, smiling expression.

  • Bright and Vibrant - The color of a gem is bright and vibrant.

  • Polishing - To polish with an abrasive such as a file.

Name ideas examples

  • Vivid - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.

  • Lovely Smile - Love encompasses affection, devotion, and the selfless care for others' wellbeing. May your child give and receive love abundantly, their heart full of warmth for others.

  • Bright and Vibrant - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.

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

means "generation, substitute, era."

Name ideas examples

  • Generation - Each generation builds upon the last while creating something new. May your child honor past generations while contributing to the future.

  • Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.

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

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

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

  • Lineage, Succession - Lineage/Succession represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of lineage/succession.

  • Material, Resource - Material/Resource - A material or resource - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of material/resource throughout life.

  • Price - Price - Cost; value; charge - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of price throughout life.

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