Yano
Japanese · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Yano
Yano is a Japanese given name derived from kanji characters that typically mean "arrow" (矢) combined with "field" or "man" (野/男), carrying meanings related to archery, nature, or masculinity depending on the characters used.
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Etymology
Yano is a Japanese given name derived from kanji characters that typically mean "arrow" (矢) combined with "field" or "man" (野/男), carrying meanings related to archery, nature, or masculinity depending on the characters used. The name is primarily used in Japanese culture and has historical roots in feudal Japan, where archery was a valued martial skill.
Yano currently ranks #1,373 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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