Japanese · Boy name
Isao
“merit, achievement, honor”
About the name Isao
Isao is a Japanese masculine given name that can be written with various kanji, most commonly 功, 勲, or 勇, each imparting meanings such as ‘merit’, ‘achievement’, or ‘honor’. The specific meaning depends on the kanji used, but ‘merit’ and ‘achievement’ are the most frequent associations. Notable bearers include Isao Takahata, a renowned anime director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, and Isao Aoki, a professional golfer. The name exemplifies the Japanese tradition of selecting kanji for their positive connotations.
- Meaning
- merit, achievement, honor
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ee-SAH-oh(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Isao
- Isao Taro
- Isao Hiro
- Isao Kenji
- Isao Sato
- Isao Yuki
Questions about Isao
- What does Isao mean?
- Isao is a Japanese name meaning "merit, achievement, honor".
- How do you pronounce Isao?
- Isao is pronounced ee-SAH-oh, with emphasis on the second syllable.
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