Other Origin(s):Finnish, Japanese
Meaning:Title of honor; Skill, art; Peaceful person; Peaceful compassion; Great soaring
Taito is a name with roots that span the globe. This boy's name has Pacific Islander, Finnish, and Japanese connections. In Samoa, Taito comes from the word ta'ita'i and can be a variation of the name Titus, which means "title of honor." There's no doubt that your little one will be revered in your home, and the name Taito will remind them of that. In Finnish, it means "skill" or "art." In Japan, it can mean "peaceful person," "peaceful compassion," and "great soaring" among other things, depending on which kanji is used to write it. This can definitely give baby some encouraging attributes to embrace as they grow. Baby Taito can easily go international with this title, and might just find a namesake overseas.
Sources
  • Japanese Names .info, Taito

  • Behind the Name, Taito, April 2021

  • Behind the Name, Titus, April 2022

  • WordSense, Taito

  • WordSense, Titus

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