Sayoko
SAH-yo-ko
Sayoko is a girl’s name of Japanese origin, meaning “Combines 'sa' (quick, swift) with 'yoko' (child). It can also use different kanji with variant meanings like 'child of the night'”, and peaked in popularity in 1919.
What Sayoko Means
“Combines 'sa' (quick, swift) with 'yoko' (child). It can also use different kanji with variant meanings like 'child of the night'”
The Story of Sayoko
A name that flows with the grace of morning dew and the quiet intelligence of a starlit night.
Sayoko is a Japanese name, often combining 'sa' meaning 'quick' or 'swift' with 'yoko,' meaning 'child.' Depending on the kanji, it can also evoke images of the 'child of the night' or 'swift child,' suggesting fluidity and sharp intellect.
You see your daughter, Sayoko, moving through life with a graceful swiftness and a bright, inquisitive mind. Her creativity will blossom, and her kind spirit will bring a gentle luminescence to your days.
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The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#8 in 1919
Total Births
32
First Recorded
1919
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