At a Glance
- 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
yah-MAH-tohIPA /jɑːˈmɑːtoʊ/
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