Names Yato

Yato

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Japanese
Meaning
The name Yato can be translated to "dark person" or "night person," reflecting its etymology
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of Yato is "yah-toe"
Ya-To
Popularity
The name Yato is not very common outside of Japan and is not frequently used in other countries

cartoon of the name Yato
Cartoon of Yato

Yato Name meanings & History

Yato is a Japanese name that derives from the words "ya," meaning "night" or "darkness," and "to" meaning "person" or "human". The name Yato can be translated to "dark person" or "night person," reflecting its etymology. "Stopped Night". Comes from the combination of the kanji 夜 or ya meaning night and the katakana syllable ト meaning "to stop." It is the name of the fictional god character in the anime/manga series Noragami. Could also be a reference to the Yato-no-kami or snake deities in Japanese folklore. Yato is primarily used as a given name in Japan

Zodiac Sign of Yato: Yin/Yang Capricorn

Synonyms of Yato:

Y: Yen/money,Youth-giving,Yin/Yang

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

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

O: Obsessive,Ostentatious,Organized,Obsolete,Obstinate

Yato is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Strange name
  • a Urban name