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Saho 三保 – Japanese girl given name
Saho (三保) is read さほ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 三保, the characters mean: three + protect. This reading can be written with at least 45 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Saho in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三保 | さほ | three + protect | 12 |
| 早保 | さほ | early + protect | 15 |
| 佐保 | さほ | assistant + protect | 16 |
| 左保 | さほ | left + protect | 14 |
| 早歩 | さほ | early + walk | 14 |
| 佐歩 | さほ | assistant + walk | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Saho
Saho in different scripts
| Romaji | Saho |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | さほ |
| Katakana | サホ |
| Kanji (most common) | 三保 |
Full name examples
- Saho Yuki (Japanese order: 結城三保, ゆうき さほ)
- Saho Kono (Japanese order: 河野三保, こうの さほ)
- Saho Maki (Japanese order: 牧三保, まき さほ)
How to pronounce Saho
Break it into 2 parts: sa · ho. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written さほ.
Questions about Saho
What does Saho mean in Japanese?
Saho has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三保, combines these meanings: three + protect. Other spellings include 早保 (early + protect), 佐保 (assistant + protect), 左保 (left + protect).
How do you write Saho in kanji?
The most common way is 三保 (さほ). It can also be written 早保, 佐保, 左保, 早歩, 佐歩.
How do you write Saho in katakana?
Saho is サホ in katakana and さほ in hiragana.
Is Saho a boy or girl name?
Saho is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 三
三: three
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