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Susanoo

♂ Boy

Pronounced soo-sah-NOH-oh /ˌsu.sɑˈno.o/Medium

Meaning: From the Japanese Susanoo, of uncertain meaning (traditionally 'the impetuous male'); the Shinto god of storms and the sea, brother of Amaterasu; routes uncertain; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The impetuous male: Susanoo is the Japanese storm-god. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'soo-sah-NOH-oh'). We note the god.
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Origin LowJapanese
MeaningFrom the Japanese Susanoo, of uncertain meaning (traditionally 'the impetuous male'); the Shinto god of storms and the sea, brother of Amaterasu; routes uncertain; we note the god

History & Origin

Susanoo comes from the Japanese Susanoo, of uncertain meaning (traditionally 'the impetuous male'); the Shinto god of storms and the sea (routes uncertain, which we note the god). A bold, classic name (said 'soo-sah-NOH-oh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-storm-god at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Susanoo is traditionally 'the impetuous male' in Japanese — the Shinto god of storms and the sea, brother of Amaterasu, who slew the eight-headed serpent — a bold, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the god; said 'soo-sah-NOH-oh').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Susanoo — Japanese mythology; god; routes uncertain

Variations

Susano-oSusanowo

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Susanoo mean?

Susanoo is Japanese, of uncertain meaning (traditionally 'the impetuous male'); the god of storms and the sea. The routes are uncertain. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Susanoo?

It's said soo-sah-NOH-oh /ˌsu.sɑˈno.o/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Susanoo a boy or girl name?

Susanoo is a boy's name.

How popular is Susanoo?

Susanoo is a very rare name in the U.S.

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