Fifth man; from "hei" + "hachi"
Name Profile
Hayate
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Hayate.
Primary meaning
Swift wind; from Japanese "hayate"
Pronunciation: ha-YAH-teh
Profile summary
Japanese masculine nature name. The current meaning shown for this name is Swift wind; from Japanese "hayate". The catalog pronunciation is listed as ha-YAH-teh. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Hayate. Hayate appears in boy naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Hayate is currently cataloged under Japanese origin, and this page describes its meaning as Swift wind; from Japanese "hayate".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Japanese origin and Japanese-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Hayate is grouped as a biblical boy name. Related forms for this profile include Hayate. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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