What origin is the name Sankichi?

Sankichi comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Sankichi?

Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Sankichi — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

How is Sankichi written in its native script?

Sankichi is written さんきち.

Sankichi

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sankichi

Sankichi

Boy

Japanese

3 syllables

Sankichi (さんきち) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "From Japanese for third, fortunate, and son. A traditional name denoting the birth order and wishing for good luck.".

Parents who choose Sankichi pick a boy name from the Japanese tradition, meaning "From Japanese for third, fortunate, and son. A traditional name denoting the birth order and wishing for good luck.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Native script: さんきち
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From Japanese for third, fortunate, and son. A traditional name denoting the birth order and wishing for good luck.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as さんきち

Quick answers about Sankichi

What does Sankichi mean?

Sankichi is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "From Japanese for third, fortunate, and son. A traditional name denoting the birth order and wishing for good luck.".

How popular is Sankichi?

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Sister names that go with Sankichi

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

How to say Sankichi

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Sankichi.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Sankichi means "From Japanese for third, fortunate, and son. A traditional name denoting the birth order and wishing for good luck." — these names share that spirit.

Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)