Surname · Japanese origin
Saito
Meaning
The surname Saito means Purification, wisteria (斎藤).
Origin
Japanese
Type
toponymic
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Saito
Saito (斎藤) joins characters for “purification” and “wisteria.”
What kind of surname is Saito?
Saito is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from. It belongs to the Japanese naming tradition — you can read how Japanese surnames were formed on our Japanese last names page.
Variants & spellings of Saito
You may also see this surname written as:
- Saitoh
Other Japanese surnames
Other toponymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Saito mean?
The surname Saito means Purification, wisteria (斎藤). Saito (斎藤) joins characters for “purification” and “wisteria.”
Where does the surname Saito come from?
Saito is a surname of Japanese origin.
What kind of surname is Saito?
Saito is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from.
What are other spellings of Saito?
Variant spellings of Saito include Saitoh.
What are other Japanese surnames?
Other Japanese surnames include Hashimoto, Hayashi, Ikeda, Inoue, Ishikawa, Ito.