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Yamato 大人 – Japanese boy given name
Yamato (大人) is read やまと and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 大人, the characters mean: large + person. This reading can be written with at least 7 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 25 strokes in total.
About the name Yamato
Yamato (大和) means great harmony. It is an ancient name for Japan itself, and a famous battleship carried it, so it has a historic weight.
How to write Yamato in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大人 | やまと | large + person | 5 |
| 大都 | やまと | large + metropolis | 14 |
| 山人 | やまと | mountain + person | 5 |
| 倭斗 | やまと | Yamato + Big Dipper | 14 |
| 也真登 | やまと | to be + true + ascend | 25 |
| 和 | やまと | harmony | 8 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yamato
Yamato in different scripts
| Romaji | Yamato |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | やまと |
| Katakana | ヤマト |
| Kanji (most common) | 大人 |
Full name examples
- Yamato Yuki (Japanese order: 結城大人, ゆうき やまと)
- Yamato Kono (Japanese order: 河野大人, こうの やまと)
- Yamato Maki (Japanese order: 牧大人, まき やまと)
How to pronounce Yamato
Break it into 3 parts: ya · ma · to. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written やまと.
Questions about Yamato
What does Yamato mean in Japanese?
Yamato has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大人, combines these meanings: large + person. Other spellings include 大都 (large + metropolis), 山人 (mountain + person), 倭斗 (Yamato + Big Dipper).
How do you write Yamato in kanji?
The most common way is 大人 (やまと). It can also be written 大都, 山人, 倭斗, 也真登, 和.
How do you write Yamato in katakana?
Yamato is ヤマト in katakana and やまと in hiragana.
Is Yamato a boy or girl name?
Yamato is mostly used for boys.
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