Meaning: Second-born twin
The story
Kato is a Luganda masculine name traditionally given to the second-born twin. Its meaning concerns the order of a twin birth, a detail that is lost in broad translations such as “blessing.”
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Short
- Works everywhere
Origins
Kato comes from Luganda.
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