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The name Ryota is a boy's name of Japanese origin meaning "great good".

A Japanese name with a strong yet friendly sound, Ryota blends the kanji element <em>ta</em> meaning "great, big" with <em>ryō</em> which can mean "refreshing", "good", or "clear". Other kanji combinations are possible, but the ones listed have positive and appealing meanings. Also transcribed as Ryōta and Ryouta, the name is notably borne by a Japanese DJ (who goes simply by DJ Ryoto), musician Ryota Kohama, and footballer Ryota Oshima.

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The name Ryota peaked for boys at #5065 in 1995.

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