とも言いうMeanings1expressionalso called; also known asUsed to introduce an alternative name or term for something. Often follows a noun or phrase.この花はなは、桜さくら草そうとも言いう。This flower is also called primrose.彼かれは、現げん代だいの天てん才さいとも言いわれている。He is also said to be a modern-day genius.