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Yamato
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  • Hiraganatip:やまと
  • Katakanatip:ヤマト
  • Householdstip:aprx. 7,000
  • 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, large, great."

  • Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.

  • Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.

  • Greatly - To a great extent.

  • Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.

  • Approximately - Generally or roughly.

  • Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.

  • Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.

means "harmony, peace, concord."

  • Harmonize, Calm - To make or become calm and peaceful.

  • Mix, Blend - To combine two or more things together.

  • Respond - To react or answer in words.

  • Match, Coordinate - To make two or more things the same or in harmony.

  • Sum, Add - To combine two or more numbers together.

  • Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.

  • Japan, Yamato - Refers to the country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.

  • Get Along, No Conflict - To be friendly and not fight.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 5,000

山戸- Yamato -

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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 "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: aprx. 900

- Yamato -

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means "Japan, wa (ancient name for Japan)."

  • Winding - A winding path that continues far away.

  • Japan - An old Chinese word used to refer to Japan (Japanese people).

  • Householdstip: aprx. 200

山登- Yamato -

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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 "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: aprx. 100

矢的- Yamato -

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means "arrow, dart."

  • Arrow - A weapon shot with a bowstring.

  • Correct - To make something right or accurate.

  • Straight - Moving in a direct line.

  • Vow - A solemn promise or pledge.

  • Line Up - To arrange in a line or sequence.

  • Bestow - To give or confer.

  • Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels.

means "target, aim, goal."

  • Aim, Target - A clear and distinct goal or purpose.

  • Intention - A clear and distinct intention or purpose.

  • Characteristic - A quality or trait that is similar to something else.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20

山門- Yamato -

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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 "gate, doorway, entrance."

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

  • Place of entry and exit for people and objects.

  • Home. Family. Clan.

  • Lineage of knowledge or religion. Sect.

  • Broad categorization of things.

  • A counting word for cannons.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 10

屋麻戸- Yamato -

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means "house, shop, building."

  • House, Home - A dwelling place for people.

  • Roof - A roof that covers a house.

  • Covering - Something that covers an object like a roof.

  • Occupation, Business - A word used to describe a profession or store.

means "hemp, flax, linen."

  • Numbness - A feeling of being unable to move or feel sensation.

  • Hemp - A plant of the Cannabis family, used for making rope, fabric, and paper.

  • Sesame - A plant of the Pedaliaceae family, used for making oil and condiments.

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: aprx. 10

- Yamato -

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means "harmony, peace, concord."

  • Harmonize, Calm - To make or become calm and peaceful.

  • Mix, Blend - To combine two or more things together.

  • Respond - To react or answer in words.

  • Match, Coordinate - To make two or more things the same or in harmony.

  • Sum, Add - To combine two or more numbers together.

  • Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.

  • Japan, Yamato - Refers to the country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.

  • Get Along, No Conflict - To be friendly and not fight.

  • Householdstip: under 10

山斗- Yamato -

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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 "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

山都- Yamato -

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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 "city, capital."

  • Big Town - Refers to a large city, such as Tokyo, which is the capital of Japan.

  • Emperor's Palace - Refers to the palace of the Emperor of Japan.

  • To Rule - Refers to the act of governing or ruling over a group of people or a country.

  • Elegant - Refers to a graceful and refined manner or style.

  • Graceful And Beautiful - Refers to a graceful and beautiful appearance or manner.

  • To Gather - Refers to the act of coming together in a group or gathering.

  • To Collect - Refers to the act of gathering or collecting items.

  • Everything - Refers to all things or all people.

  • Everyone - Refers to all people or everyone.

  • Householdstip: under 10

家満登- Yamato -

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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 "full, complete, satisfied."

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

  • Fill - To make full or complete.

  • Be Full - To be completely filled or occupied.

  • Satisfy - To meet the needs or desires of someone.

  • Entirety - The whole or complete amount of something.

  • All - Everything or everyone included in a group.

  • Every - Each and every one of a group.

  • Reach - To extend or arrive at a destination.

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

山外- Yamato -

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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 "outside, exterior, foreign, other."

  • Outside - A place outside of a certain range.

  • Other - Something or someone other than the central point.

  • Remove - To take away or keep away.

  • Relatives - Relatives from the mother's side or the wife's side.

  • Deviate - To go against or turn away from.

  • Householdstip: under 10

八的- Yamato -

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means "eight, 8."

  • Eight - The number eight.

  • Eight Times - Eight times or eight occasions.

  • Eighth In Order - The eighth in a sequence or order.

  • Divide - To divide or separate.

  • Two O'clock - An old way of referring to the current time of around 2am or 2pm.

means "target, aim, goal."

  • Aim, Target - A clear and distinct goal or purpose.

  • Intention - A clear and distinct intention or purpose.

  • Characteristic - A quality or trait that is similar to something else.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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