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Yamato
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  • Hiraganatip:やまと
  • Katakanatip:ヤマト
  • Householdstip:aprx. 7,000
  • English Syllablestip:ya-ma-to (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ya-ma-to (3)
  • English transcriptiontip:Yamato

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Kanji Names & Meanings - 13 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 "Yamato," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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大和- Yamato -

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means "big, excellent, greatly."

means "harmony, japanese, gentle."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 5,000

山戸- Yamato -

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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 "door, house, capacity."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 900

- Yamato -

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means "winding, japan."

  • Winding - Curving and continuing far.

  • Japan - The old Chinese term for Japan and Japanese people.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 200

山登- Yamato -

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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 "climb, register, mature."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 100

矢的- Yamato -

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means "arrow, straight, to vow."

means "target, clear, -like."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20

山門- Yamato -

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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 "gate, entrance, house."

  • Gate - An entrance to buildings.

  • Entrance - A place for entering and exiting.

  • House - Family Lineage; relatives.

  • Phylum - A major taxonomic division in biological classification.

  • Counter - A unit for counting cannons.

  • Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.

  • School - An academic or religious tradition.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 10

屋麻戸- Yamato -

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means "house, roof, shop."

means "hemp, linen, numb."

  • Hemp - A plant used for fiber and other purposes.

  • Linen - Fabric made from plant fibers.

  • Numb - Without Feeling; paralyzed.

  • Sesame - A plant producing seeds (when combined).

means "door, house, capacity."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 10

- Yamato -

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means "harmony, japanese, gentle."

  • Householdstip: under 10

山斗- Yamato -

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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 "dipper, measure, constellation."

  • Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.

  • Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).

  • Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.

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

  • Small - Tiny; insignificant.

  • Householdstip: under 10

山都- Yamato -

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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 "capital, metropolis, elegant."

  • Householdstip: under 10

家満登- Yamato -

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means "house, family, lineage."

  • House - A Residence; a building where people live.

  • Lineage - Family background and heritage.

  • Clan - People of the same bloodline.

  • School - A particular discipline of study or art; also, those who belong to it.

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

  • To Reside - To Live; to dwell.

means "full, satisfy, entire."

  • Full - Completely filled.

  • Satisfy - To Fulfill; to content.

  • Entire - Whole; complete.

  • All - Everything or everyone included in a group.

  • Every - Each and every one of a group.

  • Fulfill - To satisfy or complete a requirement or expectation.

  • Reach - To extend or arrive at a destination.

means "climb, register, mature."

  • Householdstip: under 10

山外- Yamato -

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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 "outside, surface, provincial."

  • Householdstip: under 10

八的- Yamato -

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means "eight, eight times, eighth."

means "target, clear, -like."

  • Householdstip: under 10

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