Sato

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
There are various meanings associated with the name Sato depending on the kanji characters used to write it. Some possible meanings include "wise person," "enlightenment," or "village."
Scripts(How to write)
etc.(Japanese Kanji)
さと(Japanese Hiragana)
さとう (Hiragana) or 佐藤 (Kanji)
悟,
惺,
慧,
智,
聡,
識,
賢,
郷,
都,
里,
Pronunciation
SAH-TO
SAH-toh
Popularity
The name Sato is most commonly used as a surname, and as such, it is difficult to determine its popularity as a first name. However, as a surname, it is one of the most common in Japan.

cartoon of the name Sato
Cartoon of Sato

Sato Name meanings & History

There are various meanings associated with the name Sato depending on the kanji characters used to write it. Some possible meanings include "wise person," "enlightenment," or "village.". From Japanese 郷 (sato) meaning "hometown", 慧 (sato) meaning "bright; intelligent", 賢 (sato) meaning "intelligence", 悟 (sato) meaning "enlightenment", 識 (sato) meaning "acquaintanceship", 聡 (sato) meaning "intelligent, clever, bright", 智 (sato) meaning "knowledge, wisdom", 都 (sato) meaning "capital (city)", 里 (sato) meaning "village" or 惺 (sato) meaning "intelligent, clever, astute". Other kanji or kanji combinations can form this name as well. Sato is most commonly used as a surname in Japan, although it can be used as a given name as well. It may work well for parents looking for a simple, unisex name that has ties to Japanese culture.

Zodiac Sign of Sato: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Sato:

S: Sex,Sensuality,Success,Status,Security,Social Standing,Solidity

A: Argumentative,Aggressive,Angry,Assertive,Action,Ambitious

T: Testy,Truth,Talkative,Tacky,Doubting Thomas,Touchy,Tireless

O: Ostentatious,Organized,Obstinate,Obsolete,Obsessive

Sato is:

  • a Common name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Rough name

Famous People

Famous people with the surname Sato include Japanese race car driver Takuma Sato, American artist Ken Sato, and Japanese film director Kōji Sato. As a given name, there are fewer well-known people with the name.

2.) Sato (Female)

Usage: Armenian

Scripts: etc.(Japanese Kanji)
さと(Japanese Hiragana)
悟,
惺,
慧,
智,
聡,
識,
賢,
郷,
都,
里,


cartoon of the name Sato
Cartoon of Sato

Description: From Japanese 郷 (sato) meaning "hometown", 慧 (sato) meaning "bright; intelligent", 賢 (sato) meaning "intelligence", 悟 (sato) meaning "enlightenment", 識 (sato) meaning "acquaintanceship", 聡 (sato) meaning "intelligent, clever, bright", 智 (sato) meaning "knowledge, wisdom", 都 (sato) meaning "capital (city)", 里 (sato) meaning "village" or 惺 (sato) meaning "intelligent, clever, astute". Other kanji or kanji combinations can form this name as well.

3.) Sato (Female)

Usage: Japanese

Meanings: (Japanese) sugar.

Other Forms: Satu


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