みなと
ミナト
Minato: Japanese Name Meaning
Meaning: Harbor, Port
minato
harbor, port, gathering place
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All Readings
Kanji
湊
Hiragana
みなと
Katakana
ミナト
Romaji
Minato
Cultural Significance
Minato, meaning harbor, evokes a place of arrival and gathering, where ships return safely from the sea. It suggests someone who provides shelter and brings people together.
Kanji Character Details
Character 1: 湊
読み: minatoMeaning: harbor, port, gathering place
The kanji 湊 in 湊 carries the nuance of “harbor, port, gathering place” alongside the other characters.
Gender Usage
5%
Female usage
95%
Male usage
Male
Typical classification
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Writing Variants
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