At a Glance
- Meaning
- Falcon / swift, brave person (varies with the kanji chosen)
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- hah-YAH-toh
Hayato is a Japanese boy's name meaning “falcon / swift, brave person (varies with the kanji chosen)”.
Meaning & Origin of Hayato
Meaning: Falcon / swift, brave person (varies with the kanji chosen).
Origin: Japanese.
A common claim: "Falcon, swift warrior". Actually: This meaning applies only to certain kanji spellings (e.g. 隼人); other common spellings emphasize 'brave' or 'swift' rather than 'falcon' or 'warrior' specifically.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Hayato
hah-YAH-tohIPA /hɑːˈjɑːtoʊ/
