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Spelling variation of Sergeant, Latin
"to serve"
One of the few military ranks used as a name, as in Kennedy in-law and Peace Corps creator Sargent (born Robert Sargent) Shriver. There's also a more creative, artistic association with painter John…
Latin
Sargent, as in Kennedy brother-in-law Shriver, is the more familiar and usable form of this name.
Māori
"serve someone right; warrior"
As a name, Kaitoa likely means "warrior", however, in the Māori language, it is also an expression, meaning "serves you/them right!"
Short form of Sargent, spelling variation of Sergeant, Latin
Sarge is plausibly one of the new aggressive, militaristic names favored by parents hoping for a bossy son.