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The baby name Chisato is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced chee-SAH-toh (Japanese: [t͡ɕisato]).

Chisato is Japanese in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Japanese
Pronunciation: chee-SAH-toh (Japanese: [t͡ɕisato])

What is the meaning of the name Chisato ?

The baby name Chisato is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced chee-SAH-toh (Japanese: [t͡ɕisato]).

Chisato is Japanese in Origin.

Chisato is a feminine Japanese given name, written in kana (ちさと/チサト) or with various kanji. Common spellings include 千里 (“thousand ri,” evoking great distance or far-reaching), 千聖 (“thousand, holy/virtuous”), 知里 or 智里 (“knowledge/wisdom” + “village/home”). The elements chi can denote 千 “thousand,” 知 “to know,” or 智 “wisdom,” while sato often uses 里 “village, hometown,” though it may also be rendered with 聖 “holy.” As with many Japanese names, nuance depends on the chosen characters.

Used as a personal name since at least the early 20th century, Chisato became especially popular in the late Shōwa period and remains familiar today. Variants include alternative kanji pairings and the romanization Tisato under Kunrei-shiki. Informal nicknames include Chi-chan and Chii. Related names sharing chi- or sato-elements are Chisa, Chiharu, and Misato. Overall, Chisato conveys breadth, wisdom, and a warm tie to home.

Chisato has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Chisato

Chisato Moritaka Actor · Born 1969 · Japan Chisato Moritaka is best known as a Japanese pop singer and songwriter. Born on April 11, 1969, she is known for songs like "17 Sai," "Watarasebashi," and "Watashi ga Obasan ni Natte mo," and she is affiliated with Up-Front Create, a subsidiary of the Up-Front Group.

Chisato – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
JP 0 #66 12 4,057
JP Girls 0 #133 126 6,592
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
JP Boys 0 #299 5 7,909
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
SG Girls 0 #630 3 18,916
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
United States Girls 2002 #885 5 9,522
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928

Chisato is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:

BR
EG
HK
JP
MY

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People also ask about Chisato

Chisato is predominantly a girl's name.
Chisato is a 3 syllable name, pronounced chee-SAH-toh (Japanese: [t͡ɕisato]).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include 千里, 智里, 知里, 千聖, 千郷 and ちさと (hiragana).
Across languages, Chisato has these equivalents: Approximate conceptual equivalents: Miles (English — evokes distance), Sophia (Greek — evokes wisdom), Related Japanese names with similar elements: Satoshi (male, shares 智/知 kanji in some forms).
Somewhat — Chisato ranked #885 in United States in 2002, placing it just outside the most common names.
Yes — 1 notable people named Chisato are in our database, including Chisato Moritaka (Actor).