Meaning & Story
A Japanese name and historical term meaning 'great harmony' or 'great peace', also the name of a legendary Japanese battleship.
Yamato carries centuries of Japanese history and culture in just three syllables. It was the ancient name for Japan itself, and later became iconic as the name of one of the mightiest warships ever built. For a large, powerful, or dignified male dog, this name carries real gravitas. The smooth sound — ya-MA-to — rolls off the tongue naturally, and its cultural depth gives it a meaning far beyond the ordinary.