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Santou
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  • Hiraganatip:さんとう
  • Katakanatip:サントウ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 2,000
  • English Syllablestip:san-tou (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:sa-n-to-u (4)
  • 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, temple, burial mound."

  • Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.

  • Temple - A term added to temple names.

  • Burial Mound - A grave made by piling earth.

  • Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.

  • Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.

  • 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, vine."

  • Wisteria - A climbing plant of the legume family with beautiful purple flowers.

  • Vine - Climbing Plants; creeping vegetation.

  • Kudzu - A climbing vine of any kind.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 1,000

山東- Santou -

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means "mountain, temple, burial mound."

  • Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.

  • Temple - A term added to temple names.

  • Burial Mound - A grave made by piling earth.

  • Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.

  • Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.

  • 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, orient, master."

  • East - The direction of sunrise.

  • Orient - The eastern regions.

  • Master - A Host; the head of a household.

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

  • Householdstip: aprx. 600

三東- Santou -

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means "three, three times, third."

means "east, orient, master."

  • East - The direction of sunrise.

  • Orient - The eastern regions.

  • Master - A Host; the head of a household.

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

  • Householdstip: aprx. 50

三藤- Santou -

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means "three, three times, third."

means "wisteria, vine."

  • Wisteria - A climbing plant of the legume family with beautiful purple flowers.

  • Vine - Climbing Plants; creeping vegetation.

  • Kudzu - A climbing vine of any kind.

  • Householdstip: under 10

三登- Santou -

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means "three, three times, third."

means "climb, register, mature."

  • Householdstip: under 10

山頭- Santou -

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means "mountain, temple, burial mound."

  • Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.

  • Temple - A term added to temple names.

  • Burial Mound - A grave made by piling earth.

  • Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.

  • Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.

  • 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, top, leader."

  • Head - The top part of the body.

  • Top - The highest point.

  • Leader - The chief or boss.

  • Beginning - The start of something.

  • Boss - The head of a group.

  • Chief - The highest ranking official in a dormitory.

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

  • Householdstip: under 10

三刀- Santou -

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means "three, three times, third."

means "sword, blade, knife."

  • 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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