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Katou
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  • Hiraganatip:かとう
  • Katakanatip:カトウ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 200,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Katou, Katoh, Kato, Katō

Kanji Names & Meanings - 33 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. Even surnames with the same pronunciation can have different meanings based on the kanji used. Below are the kanji variations for "Katou," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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加藤- Katou -

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means "add, include, augment."

  • To Add, Append - To add something to an existing situation or group.

  • To Join, Participate - To become part of a group or situation.

  • To Influence - To have an effect on something or someone.

  • To Give, Bestow - To provide something to someone.

  • In Addition, On Top Of That - To add something extra to an existing situation.

  • Addition, Sum - A mathematical operation in which two or more numbers are added together.

means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."

  • Wisteria - A deciduous climbing vine of the pea family.

  • Kudzu - A climbing vine of any kind.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 200,000

嘉藤- Katou -

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means "praise, auspicious, excellent."

  • Good - Having a positive quality or being of a high standard.

  • Excellent - Having a very high quality or being of an exceptionally high standard.

  • Splendid - Impressive and grand in appearance.

  • Fortunate - Having good luck or being blessed with good fortune.

  • Praise - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.

means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."

  • Wisteria - A deciduous climbing vine of the pea family.

  • Kudzu - A climbing vine of any kind.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 1,000

河東- Katou -

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means "river, stream, watercourse."

  • River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.

  • Milky Way - The celestial river in the night sky.

means "east, oriental, tokyo."

  • East - Directional name. To go east.

  • Master - In ancient times, the master was located in the east and the guest in the west.

  • Region - The area east of Hakone. Kanto region.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 300

加東- Katou -

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means "add, include, augment."

  • To Add, Append - To add something to an existing situation or group.

  • To Join, Participate - To become part of a group or situation.

  • To Influence - To have an effect on something or someone.

  • To Give, Bestow - To provide something to someone.

  • In Addition, On Top Of That - To add something extra to an existing situation.

  • Addition, Sum - A mathematical operation in which two or more numbers are added together.

means "east, oriental, tokyo."

  • East - Directional name. To go east.

  • Master - In ancient times, the master was located in the east and the guest in the west.

  • Region - The area east of Hakone. Kanto region.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 100

可藤- Katou -

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means "allowable, permissible, acceptable."

  • Good. Suitable. - Used to express approval or agreement.

  • Listen. Accept. - Used to indicate that one should listen and accept what is being said.

  • Possible. - Used to express the possibility of something being done.

  • Allowed. - Used to express that something is allowed or permissible.

  • Should. - Used to express that something should be done.

  • Speculation. - Used to express a guess or assumption.

  • Degree. - Used to express the degree or extent of something.

means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."

  • Wisteria - A deciduous climbing vine of the pea family.

  • Kudzu - A climbing vine of any kind.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

加島- Katou -

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means "add, include, augment."

  • To Add, Append - To add something to an existing situation or group.

  • To Join, Participate - To become part of a group or situation.

  • To Influence - To have an effect on something or someone.

  • To Give, Bestow - To provide something to someone.

  • In Addition, On Top Of That - To add something extra to an existing situation.

  • Addition, Sum - A mathematical operation in which two or more numbers are added together.

means "island."

  • Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

加統- Katou -

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means "add, include, augment."

  • To Add, Append - To add something to an existing situation or group.

  • To Join, Participate - To become part of a group or situation.

  • To Influence - To have an effect on something or someone.

  • To Give, Bestow - To provide something to someone.

  • In Addition, On Top Of That - To add something extra to an existing situation.

  • Addition, Sum - A mathematical operation in which two or more numbers are added together.

means "unity, unification, consolidation."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

花等- Katou -

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means "flower."

means "equal, etc., and so on."

  • Equal - Having the same value, amount, or degree.

  • Similar - Having characteristics in common.

  • Group - A number of people or things that are together or related in some way.

  • Class - A group of people or things that have similar characteristics or qualities.

  • Rank - A position in a hierarchy or order.

  • Measure - To compare or estimate the size, amount, or degree of something.

  • Wait - To remain in a place or situation until something happens or someone arrives.

  • Number - To count or enumerate in order.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20

香東- Katou -

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means "fragrance, aroma, scent."

means "east, oriental, tokyo."

  • East - Directional name. To go east.

  • Master - In ancient times, the master was located in the east and the guest in the west.

  • Region - The area east of Hakone. Kanto region.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 10

香藤- Katou -

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means "fragrance, aroma, scent."

means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."

  • Wisteria - A deciduous climbing vine of the pea family.

  • Kudzu - A climbing vine of any kind.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 10

華藤- Katou -

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means "flower, splendor, brilliance."

  • Flower - General term for flowers of plants and trees. Blooming of flowers.

  • Splendid - Magnificent, beautiful, flourishing, distinguished.

  • Color - Colorful, vivid.

  • White - White hair.

  • China - Self-proclaimed name of China.

means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."

  • Wisteria - A deciduous climbing vine of the pea family.

  • Kudzu - A climbing vine of any kind.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 10

下島- Katou -

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means "below, down, under."

  • Lower - Lower in position, value, age, etc. Inferior.

  • Later - After in time, order, or sequence of events.

  • Descend - To move from a higher to a lower place.

  • Subordinate - Under the control of another.

  • Issue An Order - To give a command.

  • Act - To do something.

means "island."

  • Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.

  • Householdstip: under 10

加登- Katou -

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means "add, include, augment."

  • To Add, Append - To add something to an existing situation or group.

  • To Join, Participate - To become part of a group or situation.

  • To Influence - To have an effect on something or someone.

  • To Give, Bestow - To provide something to someone.

  • In Addition, On Top Of That - To add something extra to an existing situation.

  • Addition, Sum - A mathematical operation in which two or more numbers are added together.

means "climb, ascend, register, login."

  • Ascend - To go up, to climb to a higher place.

  • Accomplish - To achieve, to complete.

  • Immediately - To do something right away, to stand in the present.

  • Ripen - To mature, for grains to become ripe.

  • Householdstip: under 10

鹿頭- Katou -

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鹿 means "deer, antelope."

  • Deer - A hoofed mammal with slender legs and antlers on the males.

  • Symbol Of Power And Authority - A metaphor for positions of power such as emperors and kings.

  • Granary - A square-shaped storehouse for grains.

  • Foot Of A Mountain - The base of a mountain.

means "head."

  • Head - The upper part of the body from the neck up, including the hair.

  • Top - The highest point or peak.

  • Beginning - The start or the first.

  • Leader - The one in charge.

  • Counting Word - A word used to count animals such as cows.

  • Chief - The highest ranking official in a dormitory.

  • Boss - The head of a group.

  • Householdstip: under 10

歌藤- Katou -

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means "song, singing."

  • Singing - The act of singing with rhythm and melody, usually to music.

  • Poem - A unit of poetry, one of the forms of Chinese poetry.

  • Japanese Poetry - Poetry from Japan, such as Yamato-uta.

means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."

  • Wisteria - A deciduous climbing vine of the pea family.

  • Kudzu - A climbing vine of any kind.

  • Householdstip: under 10

鹿糠- Katou -

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鹿 means "deer, antelope."

  • Deer - A hoofed mammal with slender legs and antlers on the males.

  • Symbol Of Power And Authority - A metaphor for positions of power such as emperors and kings.

  • Granary - A square-shaped storehouse for grains.

  • Foot Of A Mountain - The base of a mountain.

means "nuka. powder produced when brown rice is polished."

  • Householdstip: under 10

加嶋- Katou -

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means "add, include, augment."

  • To Add, Append - To add something to an existing situation or group.

  • To Join, Participate - To become part of a group or situation.

  • To Influence - To have an effect on something or someone.

  • To Give, Bestow - To provide something to someone.

  • In Addition, On Top Of That - To add something extra to an existing situation.

  • Addition, Sum - A mathematical operation in which two or more numbers are added together.

means "island, peak."

  • Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.

  • Householdstip: under 10

加斗- Katou -

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means "add, include, augment."

  • To Add, Append - To add something to an existing situation or group.

  • To Join, Participate - To become part of a group or situation.

  • To Influence - To have an effect on something or someone.

  • To Give, Bestow - To provide something to someone.

  • In Addition, On Top Of That - To add something extra to an existing situation.

  • Addition, Sum - A mathematical operation in which two or more numbers are added together.

means "measuring container, dipper, ladle."

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

  • Measurement of liquid or grain. 1斗(itto) is equal to approximately 18 liters.

  • Name of a constellation. Southern Dipper and Northern Dipper.

  • Small, few, or scanty.

  • Suddenly or abruptly.

  • Householdstip: under 10

歌頭- Katou -

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means "song, singing."

  • Singing - The act of singing with rhythm and melody, usually to music.

  • Poem - A unit of poetry, one of the forms of Chinese poetry.

  • Japanese Poetry - Poetry from Japan, such as Yamato-uta.

means "head."

  • Head - The upper part of the body from the neck up, including the hair.

  • Top - The highest point or peak.

  • Beginning - The start or the first.

  • Leader - The one in charge.

  • Counting Word - A word used to count animals such as cows.

  • Chief - The highest ranking official in a dormitory.

  • Boss - The head of a group.

  • Householdstip: under 10

加当- Katou -

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means "add, include, augment."

  • To Add, Append - To add something to an existing situation or group.

  • To Join, Participate - To become part of a group or situation.

  • To Influence - To have an effect on something or someone.

  • To Give, Bestow - To provide something to someone.

  • In Addition, On Top Of That - To add something extra to an existing situation.

  • Addition, Sum - A mathematical operation in which two or more numbers are added together.

means "this, present, current, hit, appropriate, suitable."

  • To Hit Or Strike - To be accurate or exact

  • To oppose or be hostile to.

  • To take on or assume a responsibility or duty.

  • To be appropriate or suitable for a given situation.

  • To express the meaning of “exactly” or “it is necessary to do”.

  • To Be Just Right Or Suitable - To conform or agree.

  • To Put In Quality - A quality product.

  • The time or place.

  • Householdstip: under 10

何東- Katou -

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means "what, how many, something."

  • Unspecified - A pronoun used to refer to an unspecified thing.

  • Not Clear - A word used to ask about something that is not clear.

  • Thins Or People - A word used to refer to things or people without specifying them.

  • Not - Not even one. Not even a little.

  • Why - Why. How come.

  • Ask - A word used when asking strongly.

means "east, oriental, tokyo."

  • East - Directional name. To go east.

  • Master - In ancient times, the master was located in the east and the guest in the west.

  • Region - The area east of Hakone. Kanto region.

  • Householdstip: under 10

嘉戸- Katou -

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means "praise, auspicious, excellent."

  • Good - Having a positive quality or being of a high standard.

  • Excellent - Having a very high quality or being of an exceptionally high standard.

  • Splendid - Impressive and grand in appearance.

  • Fortunate - Having good luck or being blessed with good fortune.

  • Praise - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.

means "door, household, family, counter for houses."

  • Door, Entrance - The entrance or exit of a house or room.

  • House - A house or dwelling.

  • Amount Of Alcohol - The amount of alcohol that can be consumed.

  • Name - Used as a name or place name.

  • Householdstip: under 10

加籐- Katou -

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means "add, include, augment."

  • To Add, Append - To add something to an existing situation or group.

  • To Join, Participate - To become part of a group or situation.

  • To Influence - To have an effect on something or someone.

  • To Give, Bestow - To provide something to someone.

  • In Addition, On Top Of That - To add something extra to an existing situation.

  • Addition, Sum - A mathematical operation in which two or more numbers are added together.

means "a vine of the palm family. the stems are used to make furniture and utensils."

  • Householdstip: under 10

下藤- Katou -

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means "below, down, under."

  • Lower - Lower in position, value, age, etc. Inferior.

  • Later - After in time, order, or sequence of events.

  • Descend - To move from a higher to a lower place.

  • Subordinate - Under the control of another.

  • Issue An Order - To give a command.

  • Act - To do something.

means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."

  • Wisteria - A deciduous climbing vine of the pea family.

  • Kudzu - A climbing vine of any kind.

  • Householdstip: under 10

賀藤- Katou -

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means "congratulation, greeting."

  • Celebrate, Congratulate - To express joy and happiness for an event or accomplishment.

  • Praise - To express admiration and approval for someone or something.

  • Take On, Undertake - To accept responsibility for a task or obligation.

  • Bear, Carry - To support or hold up something.

means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."

  • Wisteria - A deciduous climbing vine of the pea family.

  • Kudzu - A climbing vine of any kind.

  • Householdstip: under 10

迦統- Katou -

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means "buddhist deity."

  • Meet - To meet or encounter someone.

  • Come - To come across or run into someone.

  • Buddha - A character used in the phonetic translation of Sanskrit. e.g. 釈迦.

means "unity, unification, consolidation."

  • Householdstip: under 10

嘉東- Katou -

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means "praise, auspicious, excellent."

  • Good - Having a positive quality or being of a high standard.

  • Excellent - Having a very high quality or being of an exceptionally high standard.

  • Splendid - Impressive and grand in appearance.

  • Fortunate - Having good luck or being blessed with good fortune.

  • Praise - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.

means "east, oriental, tokyo."

  • East - Directional name. To go east.

  • Master - In ancient times, the master was located in the east and the guest in the west.

  • Region - The area east of Hakone. Kanto region.

  • Householdstip: under 10

加頭- Katou -

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means "add, include, augment."

  • To Add, Append - To add something to an existing situation or group.

  • To Join, Participate - To become part of a group or situation.

  • To Influence - To have an effect on something or someone.

  • To Give, Bestow - To provide something to someone.

  • In Addition, On Top Of That - To add something extra to an existing situation.

  • Addition, Sum - A mathematical operation in which two or more numbers are added together.

means "head."

  • Head - The upper part of the body from the neck up, including the hair.

  • Top - The highest point or peak.

  • Beginning - The start or the first.

  • Leader - The one in charge.

  • Counting Word - A word used to count animals such as cows.

  • Chief - The highest ranking official in a dormitory.

  • Boss - The head of a group.

  • Householdstip: under 10

甲藤- Katou -

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means "armor, first, a (in a sequence of items)."

  • First In Rank Or Order - The first in a series of things or a class of things.

  • Hard Outer Covering - A hard outer covering that covers the exterior of something. e.g. Turtle shell(甲羅).

  • Armor - Protective clothing that covers the body. e.g. 甲冑.

  • Element Of Wood - In the Five Elements, it is associated with Wood.

  • Direction Of East - In the Eight Directions, it is associated with East.

  • High Pitch - Refers to a high pitch in sound.

means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."

  • Wisteria - A deciduous climbing vine of the pea family.

  • Kudzu - A climbing vine of any kind.

  • Householdstip: under 10

河藤- Katou -

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means "river, stream, watercourse."

  • River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.

  • Milky Way - The celestial river in the night sky.

means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."

  • Wisteria - A deciduous climbing vine of the pea family.

  • Kudzu - A climbing vine of any kind.

  • Householdstip: under 10

加唐- Katou -

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means "add, include, augment."

  • To Add, Append - To add something to an existing situation or group.

  • To Join, Participate - To become part of a group or situation.

  • To Influence - To have an effect on something or someone.

  • To Give, Bestow - To provide something to someone.

  • In Addition, On Top Of That - To add something extra to an existing situation.

  • Addition, Sum - A mathematical operation in which two or more numbers are added together.

means "tang dynasty, china."

  • Householdstip: under 10

家登- Katou -

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means "house, home, family."

  • House, Residence - A building where people live.

  • Family - A group of people related by blood or marriage.

  • Lineage - A group of people descended from a common ancestor.

  • Specialty - A branch of knowledge or art. People belonging to it.

  • To Live - To inhabit or reside in a place.

means "climb, ascend, register, login."

  • Ascend - To go up, to climb to a higher place.

  • Accomplish - To achieve, to complete.

  • Immediately - To do something right away, to stand in the present.

  • Ripen - To mature, for grains to become ripe.

  • Householdstip: under 10

鴨東- Katou -

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means "duck."

  • Duck - A water bird of the duck family.

  • Domestic Duck - A duck that has been domesticated and kept as a pet.

means "east, oriental, tokyo."

  • East - Directional name. To go east.

  • Master - In ancient times, the master was located in the east and the guest in the west.

  • Region - The area east of Hakone. Kanto region.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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