What origin is the name Sanpei?

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

What are good sister names for Sanpei?

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

Sanpei

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sanpei

Sanpei

Boy

Japanese

2 syllables

Sanpei (三平) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "From 'san' (third) and 'pei' (peace). A traditional name for a third son intended to bring peace to the home.".

Sanpei is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "From 'san' (third) and 'pei' (peace). A traditional name for a third son intended to bring peace to the home.". It has 2 syllables.

Native script: 三平
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From 'san' (third) and 'pei' (peace). A traditional name for a third son intended to bring peace to the home.

Popularity

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

Written as 三平

Quick answers about Sanpei

What does Sanpei mean?

Sanpei is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "From 'san' (third) and 'pei' (peace). A traditional name for a third son intended to bring peace to the home.".

How popular is Sanpei?

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Sister names that go with Sanpei

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Sanpei.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Names with a similar meaning to Sanpei

Sanpei means "From 'san' (third) and 'pei' (peace). A traditional name for a third son intended to bring peace to the home." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Olivia — "Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive'. The olive branch is a symbol of peace. Shakespeare used it in Twelfth Night." (Latin)
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)