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Sensei

SEN-say2 syllables
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A Japanese word meaning 'teacher' or 'master'. (Japanese)

What does Sensei mean?

Japanese: A Japanese word meaning 'teacher' or 'master'.. Sensei is a Japanese word that means 'teacher' or 'master', often used in martial arts and education contexts.

Is Sensei a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Sensei in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Sensei in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Sensei suit?

Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

The Pack’s First Review of Sensei

The other dogs are wagging their tails with excitement, imagining Sensei arriving! They’re convinced he’ll lead yoga classes and teach them the ancient art of treat meditation!

Like Sensei? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.