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Japanese boy(male) nameAkatarou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:あかたろう
  • Katakanatip:アカタロウ
  • English Syllablestip:a-ka-ta-rou (4)
  • Japanese Moraetip:a-ka-ta-ro-u (5)
  • English transcriptionstip:Akatarou, Akataro, Akataroh, Akatarō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Acchan(あっちゃん)Click to speech あっちゃんTaroukun( たろうくん)Click to speech  たろうくんAkachan( あかちゃん)Click to speech  あかちゃん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Akatarou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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橙星- Akatarou -

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means "orange, orange color, chair."

  • Orange - A citrus fruit.

  • Orange Color - A warm color between red and yellow.

  • Chair - A seat (secondary meaning).

  • Stool - A low seat or support used to rest the back.

Name ideas examples

  • Orange - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

  • Orange Color - Orange Color represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the orange color's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Chair - The chair represents support, rest, and stable seating. May your child find stable support in life.

  • Stool - The stool represents simple support, basic comfort, and grounded rest. May your child find comfort in simple things.

means "star, celestial, suspect."

  • Star - A celestial body visible at night.

  • Celestial - Relating to the sky or heavens.

  • Suspect - A person under investigation.

  • Aim - A target, a goal.

Name ideas examples

  • Star - Stars represent hope, guidance, and the eternal connection between heaven and earth. May your child be a guiding star, leading others with wisdom and shining brightly even in darkness.

  • Celestial - Being celestial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be celestial, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Suspect - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • Aim - Aim - A target, a goal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of aim throughout life.

赤太郎- Akatarou -

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means "red, bare, sincerity."

Name ideas examples

  • Red - Red in Japan represents vitality, celebration, and protection from evil spirits. May your child be vibrant and protected, their life full of celebration and vitality.

  • Bare - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Sincerity - Sincerity (誠) means truth in word and action, the foundation of all trustworthy relationships. May your child's words and actions align with sincere truth, earning the trust of all.

  • Communist - Communist represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the communist's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

means "thick, great, very."

Name ideas examples

  • Thick - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

  • Great - Greatness encompasses exceptional ability, noble character, and significant achievement. May your child achieve true greatness—not just in accomplishment, but in character.

  • Bold - Bold - Describes someone who is daring - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of bold throughout life.

  • Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.

means "man, official title, place name."

  • Man - Male; husband; son; a word for young men.

  • Official Title - A government position in ancient China.

  • Place Name - A place in the Lu state during the Spring and Autumn period.

  • Name Suffix - Added to male names.

  • Son - A male child, especially a son.

Name ideas examples

  • Man - Man represents strength, responsibility, and the masculine principle of action. May your child embody masculine virtues—strength, responsibility, and protective action.

  • Official Title - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

  • Place Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.

  • Name Suffix - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.

  • Son - A son carries the family legacy forward, representing continuation and honor. May your child honor their heritage while forging their own path.

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