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Cato in Japanese

KatakanaケイトウKeitou
Kanji敬灯Keitou

In Japanese, Cato is written in katakana as ケイトウ (Keitou), the way Japanese people write foreign names. To write it in kanji, each sound gets a character chosen for its meaning. Our top pick is 敬灯 (keitou): “respect”, “lamp”.

How Cato sounds in Japanese

ケイトウas written in Japan
ケイトEnglish
カトspelled out

Kanji for Cato

敬灯
keitou
  • 敬
    kei respect
    Respect and reverence for others.
  • 灯
    tou lamp
    A light in the dark.
景灯
keitou
  • 景
    kei scenery
    A beautiful view or scene.
  • 灯
    tou lamp
    A light in the dark.
啓灯
keitou
  • 啓
    kei enlighten
    To open the way and guide others.
  • 灯
    tou lamp
    A light in the dark.

By style

Masculine
圭刀
jewel · sword
Feminine
蛍桃
firefly · peach

Real Japanese names that sound like Cato

Cato sounds close to けいとう (Keitou), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:

  • 奎東 keitou — literary star + east

If you want a kanji name that a Japanese person could mistake for a native name, these spellings are the closest.

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 敬 (respect) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 灯 (lamp) is used in Japanese given names.

Cato in anime worlds

Cato as an anime character →Cato in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Cato in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Cato in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Cato in Dandadan (fan-made) →

Questions about Cato in Japanese

How do you write Cato in Japanese?

Cato is written ケイトウ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Cato would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag. Depending on the origin of the name, it can also be written ケイト (English) and カト (spelled out).

What are the best kanji for Cato?

Our top pick is 敬灯 (Keitou). 敬 means “respect” and 灯 means “lamp”. Other good options are 景灯 (Keitou) and 啓灯 (Keitou).

Is 敬灯 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 敬灯 is a creative kanji spelling (called ateji), chosen for its sounds and meanings. Japanese readers will understand what each character means, and many will enjoy the idea behind it.

How many strokes is 敬灯?

敬灯 has 18 strokes in total (敬: 12, 灯: 6). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 敬灯 as a tattoo?

Each character in 敬灯 has a positive meaning, so it is a reasonable choice. Keep in mind that Japanese people will read it as the meaning of the characters, not instantly as “Cato”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ケイトウ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

Planning a tattoo or a print? Read the kanji tattoo checklist, and check the kanji in the name tool. Not sure which script to use? See katakana or kanji.

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