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Hayato

Boy · Japanese · Medium name

Meaning
Falcon person, of the swift

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
HAH-yah-toh
Origin
Japanese

From Japanese 'haya' (fast, falcon) and 'to' (person); kanji varies.

Popularity
Common in Japan (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ClassicInternationalNature-inspired

Languages in use: Japanese

Commonly used in: Japan, United States, East Asia

Alternate spellings

  • HayatoJapanese (romanization)

    Same romanization; kanji varies.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Japanese Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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