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Name Origin

Saito is a Japanese surname meaning 'help' or 'assistance.' It originates from the combination of two kanji characters: 'sai,' meaning 'help' or 'aid,' and 'to,' meaning 'person' or 'thing.' As a given name, it is less common but carries the same connotations of helpfulness and support.

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Famous People

Saito Hajime (1846-1915)

Samurai, swordsman

  • Member of the Shinsengumi, renowned for his swordsmanship

Saito Musashibo Benkay (1792-1860)

Sumo wrestler

  • One of the most famous sumo wrestlers of his era

Saito Makoto (1941-)

Physicist

  • Recipient of the Japan Academy Prize
  • Known for his work in condensed matter physics