Meaning: Great harmony; an ancient name for Japan in one Japanese spelling
The story
One Japanese spelling of Yamato, 大和, uses 大 for great with 和 for harmony. 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.
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Origins
Yamato comes from Japanese.
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