In Kanji

Yates

Here are 4 ways Yates could be written. Japanese has thousands of characters, and several can carry the same sound — so a name can be written more than one way, and each way means something different. Here is what each one actually says.

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Yates in kanji, on a hoodie, tee, mug or sticker

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栄鶴エイ・ツ
Good meaning
栄
エイ

Literal meaning

to flourish, to prosper

Good meaningStrong
鶴
ツ

Literal meaning

a crane

Good meaning
栄津エイ・ツ
Neutral meaning
栄
エイ

Literal meaning

to flourish, to prosper

Good meaningStrong
津
ツ

Literal meaning

a harbour, where boats come in

Neutral meaning
影憑エイ・ツ
Dark meaning
影
エイ

Literal meaning

a shadow

Dark meaning
憑
ツ

Literal meaning

possessed — when something else takes hold and moves you

Dark meaning
英津エイ・ツ
Neutral meaning
英
エイ

Literal meaning

brilliant, outstanding

Good meaning
津
ツ

Literal meaning

a harbour, where boats come in

Neutral meaning

Another meaning

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