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奏太
そうた
Sota
SOH-tah · a male name
“Music + strength”
Artistic · Gentle · Harmonious
The story of Sota
A musical spelling of Sota, perfect for a harmonious and creative spirit.
Sota has been a top-ranking boys' name in Japan for the past two decades. Its crisp, open sound feels youthful and friendly.
Kanji by kanji
to play music
This kanji means performing music, and carries an image of harmony and grace.
big, strong
A classic kanji in boys' names, expressing healthy growth and strength.
How it feels
The full story
About 奏太
奏太 is beloved by music-loving families. It expresses the wish for a life that resonates with others, like a beautiful performance.
Popularity in Japan
Sota has consistently ranked in the top 10 boys' names in Japan since the early 2000s.
Through the decades
A distinctly modern name — rare before the 1990s, it exploded in popularity in the 2000s.
Deep dive
The sound 'so' evokes openness and speed in Japanese, while the ending 'ta' has long been a classic masculine name ending. This combination of freshness and tradition explains Sota's lasting popularity.
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