Meaning: Harbor in one Japanese spelling
The story
One Japanese spelling of Minato, 港 / 湊, uses characters associated with a harbor. The meaning depends on the kanji a family chooses; the same spoken name can have other written forms.
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Minato comes from Japanese.
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