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Yato 野藤 – Japanese surname
Yato (野藤) is read やとう and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 野藤, the characters mean: plains + wisteria. This reading can be written with at least 13 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 29 strokes in total.
How to write Yato in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 野藤 | やとう | plains + wisteria | 29 |
| 八登 | やと | eight + ascend | 14 |
| 八戸 | やと | eight + door | 6 |
| 谷藤 | やとう | valley + wisteria | 25 |
| 屋藤 | やとう | roof + wisteria | 27 |
| 谷戸 | やと | valley + door | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yato
Yato in different scripts
| Romaji | Yato |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | やとう |
| Katakana | ヤトウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 野藤 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Yato (Japanese order: 野藤歩美, やとう あゆみ)
- Yurina Yato (Japanese order: 野藤百合奈, やとう ゆりな)
- Yuki Yato (Japanese order: 野藤結城, やとう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Yato
Break it into 2 parts: ya · 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 やとう.
Questions about Yato
What does Yato mean in Japanese?
Yato has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 野藤, combines these meanings: plains + wisteria. Other spellings include 八登 (eight + ascend), 八戸 (eight + door), 谷藤 (valley + wisteria).
How do you write Yato in kanji?
The most common way is 野藤 (やとう). It can also be written 八登, 八戸, 谷藤, 屋藤, 谷戸.
How do you write Yato in katakana?
Yato is ヤトウ in katakana and やとう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Yato?
Yato is read やとう and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 野
野: plains, field, rustic
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.