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Ito

Ito (name) means a Japanese surname, one of the most common in Japan. Example: “Ito is consistently ranked among the top ten most common surnames in Japan.”

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A Japanese surname, one of the most common in Japan.

"Ito is consistently ranked among the top ten most common surnames in Japan."

How to use Ito

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA very common Japanese family name.

Word forms

Itos plural

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Etymology

From Japanese characters read as Itō, most often written 伊藤 or 伊東.

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for Ito

mito rito Tito Vito Zito Quito Saito bonito finito Benito mojito pepito

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Ito” mean?

The word “Ito” means a Japanese surname, one of the most common in Japan. In plain terms, a very common Japanese family name.

How do you use “Ito” in a sentence?

Here is “Ito” used in a sentence: “Ito is consistently ranked among the top ten most common surnames in Japan.”

What part of speech is “Ito”?

“Ito” is a name.

Where does the word “Ito” come from?

The word “Ito” comes from Japanese. From Japanese characters read as Itō, most often written 伊藤 or 伊東.

Is “Ito” a common word?

“Ito” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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