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Santou
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  • Hiraganatip:さんとう
  • Katakanatip:サントウ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 2,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Santou, Santoh, Santo, Santō

Kanji Names & Meanings - 7 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 "Santou," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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山藤- Santou -

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means "mountain."

  • Mountain - A high and elevated place or terrain. Also, something with such a shape.

  • Temple - A word used in the name of a temple.

  • Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.

  • Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.

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

山東- Santou -

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means "mountain."

  • Mountain - A high and elevated place or terrain. Also, something with such a shape.

  • Temple - A word used in the name of a temple.

  • Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.

  • Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.

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. 600

三東- Santou -

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means "three, third, threefold."

  • Three - The number three.

  • Three Times - Repeating something three times.

  • Third - The third item in a sequence.

  • Frequently - Doing something multiple times.

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. 50

三藤- Santou -

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means "three, third, threefold."

  • Three - The number three.

  • Three Times - Repeating something three times.

  • Third - The third item in a sequence.

  • Frequently - Doing something multiple times.

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

三登- Santou -

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means "three, third, threefold."

  • Three - The number three.

  • Three Times - Repeating something three times.

  • Third - The third item in a sequence.

  • Frequently - Doing something multiple times.

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

山頭- Santou -

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means "mountain."

  • Mountain - A high and elevated place or terrain. Also, something with such a shape.

  • Temple - A word used in the name of a temple.

  • Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.

  • Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.

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

三刀- Santou -

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means "three, third, threefold."

  • Three - The number three.

  • Three Times - Repeating something three times.

  • Third - The third item in a sequence.

  • Frequently - Doing something multiple times.

means "sword, knife."

  • Sword - A sharp edged weapon.

  • Ancient Coin - A coin shaped like a sword.

  • Boat - A small boat or canoe.

  • Householdstip: under 10

Real Persons

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  • 山東Santō 昭子Akiko Japanese actress, TV personality and politician (1942- ) wikipedia page linkEN wikipedia page linkJP

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