What origin is the name Sugao?

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

What are good sister names for Sugao?

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

Sugao

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sugao

Sugao

Boy

Japanese

2 syllables

Sugao (すがお) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "From the Japanese root for 'honest' or 'plain'. A masculine name suggesting a person who is authentic and direct in speech.".

The meaning of Sugao is "From the Japanese root for 'honest' or 'plain'. A masculine name suggesting a person who is authentic and direct in speech." — a boy name of Japanese origin. It has 2 syllables.

Native script: すがお
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From the Japanese root for 'honest' or 'plain'. A masculine name suggesting a person who is authentic and direct in speech.

Popularity

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

Written as すがお

Quick answers about Sugao

What does Sugao mean?

Sugao is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "From the Japanese root for 'honest' or 'plain'. A masculine name suggesting a person who is authentic and direct in speech.".

How popular is Sugao?

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Sister names that go with Sugao

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Sugao.

Number 2 is linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

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Names with a similar meaning to Sugao

Sugao means "From the Japanese root for 'honest' or 'plain'. A masculine name suggesting a person who is authentic and direct in speech." — these names share that spirit.

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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)
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