Harbor or port
Derived from the Japanese word for harbor or port, it historically signifies a place of safety and connection. In Japanese culture, it often evokes the imagery of a bustling gateway where the sea meets the land. It has gained significant international recognition through popular culture.
About 12 boys were named Minato in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The Fourth Hokage and father of Naruto Uzumaki · Naruto
The protagonist of the video game Persona 3 · Persona 3
The main protagonist of the Sekirei series · Sekirei
