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Yamato
great harmony, Japan
Origin
Japanese
Used in
ja
Origin and meaning of Yamato
Yamato is written 大和, literally "great harmony": it is also the ancient historical name for Japan itself and its first great imperial lineage, as well as the name of the famous World War II battleship. Because of this symbolic weight it is a solemn, identity-laden boys' name, chosen by parents who want to tie their son deeply to Japanese tradition and national identity.
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