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Yamao
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  • Hiraganatip:やまお
  • Katakanatip:ヤマオ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 2,000
  • English Syllablestip:ya-ma-o (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ya-ma-o (3)
  • English transcriptiontip:Yamao

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Yamao," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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山尾- Yamao -

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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 "tail, behind, mating."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 2,000

山雄- Yamao -

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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 "male, superior, strong."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 40

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