At a Glance: Name: Yamato – Meaning: ancient name of Japan; also the Yamato region and people (commonly written 'great harmony') – Origin: Japanese – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: yah-MAH-toh
Yamato is a Japanese boy's name meaning “ancient name of Japan; also the Yamato region and people (commonly written 'great harmony')”. It appears in our list of 175+ Japanese Baby Boy Names That Are Strong and Serene.
Meaning & Origin of Yamato
Meaning: Ancient name of Japan; also the Yamato region and people (commonly written 'great harmony').
Origin: Japanese.
How to Pronounce Yamato
Phonetic: yah-MAH-toh IPA: /jɑːˈmɑːtoʊ/
Popularity of Yamato
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2000–2022.
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