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Sato
OriginJapanese
Meaning"sugar"
GenderBoy & girl
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About Sato
Sato is a Japanese girls' name meaning sugar as well as a common Japanese surname credited with a range of meanings, from village to wise to wisteria. The simple spelling and o ending give it international appeal.
Sato for boys
Sato is a common Japanese surname traditionally used by samurai and village leaders. Like many Asian names, its meaning changes according to how it's written.
Separately, Sato is a Japanese girls' name meaning sugar.
Pronounced SAH-toh.
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