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Yao
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  • Hiraganatip:やお
  • Katakanatip:ヤオ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 3,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Yao

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Kanji Names & Meanings - 5 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 "Yao," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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八尾- Yao -

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means "eight, 8."

  • Eight - The number eight.

  • EightTimes - Eight times or eight occasions.

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

  • Divide - To divide or separate.

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

means "tail, end, suffix."

  • Householdstip:aprx. 1,000

八百- Yao -

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means "eight, 8."

  • Eight - The number eight.

  • EightTimes - Eight times or eight occasions.

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

  • Divide - To divide or separate.

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

means "hundred."

  • Hundred - Ten times the amount of ten.

  • Many - A large number.

  • Various - A wide range of different things.

  • All - Everything.

  • Various - Different kinds of things.

  • Householdstip:aprx. 900

矢尾- Yao -

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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.

  • LineUp - To arrange in a line or sequence.

  • Bestow - To give or confer.

  • Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels.

means "tail, end, suffix."

  • Householdstip:aprx. 600

谷尾- Yao -

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means "valley, ravine."

  • Valley - A depression between two mountains.

  • Path - A road or path.

  • Reach A Limit - To reach a point of no return.

  • Nurture - To raise and care for.

means "tail, end, suffix."

  • Householdstip: under 10

屋尾- Yao -

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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 "tail, end, suffix."

  • Householdstip: under 10

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