湊
みなと
ミナト
MaleNature-InspiredPopularity: 88/100
Minato
Meaning: Harbor, Port
湊
minato
harbor, port, gathering place
All Readings
Kanji
湊
Hiragana
みなと
Katakana
ミナト
Romaji
Minato
Cultural Significance
Minato, meaning harbor, evokes a place of arrival and gathering — where ships return safely from the sea. It suggests someone who provides shelter and brings people together.
Kanji Character Details
湊
Character 1: 湊
読み: minatoMeaning: harbor, port, gathering place
This character appears in the name 湊 and contributes the concept of harbor, port, gathering place to the overall meaning.
Gender Usage
5%
Female usage
95%
Male usage
Male
Typical classification
Writing Variants
Minato can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:
湊(primary)
港(variant)
みなと(variant)
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