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Sayo 小代 – Japanese girl given name
Sayo (小代) is read さよ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 小代, the characters mean: little + substitute. This reading can be written with at least 54 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Sayo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 小代 | さよ | little + substitute | 8 |
| 在代 | さよ | exist + substitute | 11 |
| 小容 | さよ | little + contain | 13 |
| 早代 | さよ | early + substitute | 11 |
| 五夜 | さよ | five + night | 12 |
| 小葉 | さよ | little + leaf | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sayo
Sayo in different scripts
| Romaji | Sayo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | さよ |
| Katakana | サヨ |
| Kanji (most common) | 小代 |
Full name examples
- Sayo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城小代, ゆうき さよ)
- Sayo Kono (Japanese order: 河野小代, こうの さよ)
- Sayo Maki (Japanese order: 牧小代, まき さよ)
How to pronounce Sayo
Break it into 1 parts: sayo. 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 さよ.
Questions about Sayo
What does Sayo mean in Japanese?
Sayo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 小代, combines these meanings: little + substitute. Other spellings include 在代 (exist + substitute), 小容 (little + contain), 早代 (early + substitute).
How do you write Sayo in kanji?
The most common way is 小代 (さよ). It can also be written 在代, 小容, 早代, 五夜, 小葉.
How do you write Sayo in katakana?
Sayo is サヨ in katakana and さよ in hiragana.
Is Sayo a boy or girl name?
Sayo is mostly used for girls.
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.