Kato
Meaning of Kato
Kato is a male name with origins in both Japanese and Swahili cultures. In Japanese, it is pronounced as KAH-toh (/kɑːtoʊ/), while in Swahili, the pronunciation remains the same. The name has variations such as Cato. In terms of popularity, Kato has been consistently used as a baby name in the United States over the years, although it hasn't reached very high rankings. In recent years, it has been given to an average of 30 to 57 newborn boys annually. With its unique sound and multicultural associations, Kato offers parents an interesting choice for their little one's name.
Pronunciation
Japanese,Swahili
- Pronunced as KAH-toh (/kɑːtoʊ/)
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Notable People Named Kato
| Kato Svanidze - Ekaterine "Kato" Svanidze was the first wife of Joseph Stalin and the mother of his eldest son, Yakov Dzhugashvili. |
| Kato Kaelin, also known as Brian Gerard Kaelin, is an American actor and media personality who gained fame as a witness in the O. J. Simpson murder case. |
| Kato Ottio - Benkato "Kato" Ottio was a prominent Papua New Guinean rugby league footballer known for representing his country at the 2017 World Cup. |
| Thomas Kato Vittrup, also known as Kato, is a well-known Danish disc jockey and music producer specializing in the house genre. |
| Kato van der Hoeven was a pioneering Dutch cellist known for being the second woman cellist to join the Concertgebouw Orchestra and for her performances with the all-female Amsterdam Trio. |
| Katō Kiyomasa was a prominent Japanese daimyō known for his role during the Azuchi–Momoyama and Edo periods. |
| Baron Katō Sadakichi was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War I, with strong military connections in his family. |
| Katō Danzō, also known as flying Katō, was a renowned 16th-century ninja master during the Sengoku period in Japan. |
| Baron Katō Hiroyuki was an influential academic and politician during Japan's Meiji period. |
| Katō Yoshiaki was a prominent Japanese daimyō known for his service as lord of the Aizu Domain and his participation in the battle of Shizugatake, earning him the title of one of the Seven Spears of Shizugatake. |
