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海斗

かいと

カイト

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Kaito: Japanese Name Meaning

Meaning: Ocean Dipper

海

kai

sea, ocean

斗

to

dipper constellation, measure

Shorter entry

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All Readings

Kanji

海斗

Hiragana

かいと

Katakana

カイト

Romaji

Kaito

Cultural Significance

Kaito combines the boundless ocean with the Great Dipper constellation, suggesting someone who navigates vastness with precision. It is adventurous and modern.

Kanji Character Details

海

Character 1: 海

読み: kai

Meaning: sea, ocean

In 海斗, this character brings the sense of “sea, ocean” into the name’s overall meaning.

斗

Character 2: 斗

読み: to

Meaning: dipper constellation, measure

Read within 海斗, it supplies the idea of “dipper constellation, measure” that shapes how the name is understood.

Gender Usage

5%

Female usage

95%

Male usage

Male

Typical classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kaito mean in Japanese?›

Kaito (海斗) means "Ocean Dipper" in Japanese. The name is read かいと in hiragana.

Is Kaito a boy or girl name?›

Kaito is traditionally a boy's name in Japan, classified as a male Japanese name.

How do you write Kaito in kanji?›

Kaito is typically written 海斗 (かいと). Alternative kanji variants include 快斗, 開翔.

How do you pronounce Kaito?›

Kaito is pronounced かいと in hiragana (カイト in katakana). The romanized spelling is Kaito.

Writing Variants

Kaito can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:

海斗(primary)

快斗(variant)

開翔(variant)

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Haruto

はると

Soaring Sun

陽 = sun, sunshine, positive翔 = to soar, fly

Sota

そうた

Swift and Large

颯 = swift wind, brisk太 = plump, large, great

Ren

れん

Lotus

蓮 = lotus flower

Daiki

だいき

Great Radiance

大 = great, large, big輝 = radiance, brilliance, shine