Saito

Saito Meaning & Origin

About Saito
The surname Saito is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the Japanese words "sai" meaning "west" and "to" meaning "wisteria," referring to the wisteria plant that grows in the western regions of Japan. Another interpretation suggests that it could be derived from the Japanese word "sai" meaning "small" and "to" meaning "door," indicating a person who lived near a small door or gate. Overall, the surname Saito is associated with geographical or topographical origins and is relatively common in Japan.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Saito is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Saito: 4,367
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,613
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.48

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Saito based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Saito is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EY1 T OW2
🌐 IPA
/ˈseΙͺˌtoʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Saito in Braille

Here's how to represent Saito in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Saito in braille

How to sign the name Saito using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Saito using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Saito in sign language

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