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Japanese boy(male) nameFunatarou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ふなたろう
  • Katakanatip:フナタロウ
  • English Syllablestip:fu-na-ta-rou (4)
  • Japanese Moraetip:fu-na-ta-ro-u (5)
  • English transcriptionstip:Funatarou, Funataro, Funataroh, Funatarō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Funachan(ふなちゃん)Click to speech ふなちゃんTaroukun( たろうくん)Click to speech  たろうくんFunako( ふなこ)Click to speech  ふなこ

Kanji Names & Meanings - 5 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 "Funatarou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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舟太朗- Funatarou -

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means "boat, basin, to wear."

  • Boat - Small Boat; a tool for moving on water.

  • Basin - A tray for holding ritual vessels.

  • To Wear - To carry on the body.

  • Bucket - A container used to hold liquids such as water or hot water.

  • Palanquin - A tray used to carry ritual objects.

  • Tub - A thick underground part of a plant stem, like a potato.

Name ideas examples

  • Boat - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

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

  • To Wear - The act of wear represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child wear with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Bucket - The bucket represents gathering resources, carrying what is needed, and useful service. May your child gather wisdom generously.

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

  • Tub - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

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 "cheerful, clear, resonant."

  • Cheerful - Bright and sunny in disposition; clear and open-hearted.

  • Resonant - Having a full, clear sound that carries well.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Resonant - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.

舟太郎- Funatarou -

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means "boat, basin, to wear."

  • Boat - Small Boat; a tool for moving on water.

  • Basin - A tray for holding ritual vessels.

  • To Wear - To carry on the body.

  • Bucket - A container used to hold liquids such as water or hot water.

  • Palanquin - A tray used to carry ritual objects.

  • Tub - A thick underground part of a plant stem, like a potato.

Name ideas examples

  • Boat - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

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

  • To Wear - The act of wear represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child wear with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Bucket - The bucket represents gathering resources, carrying what is needed, and useful service. May your child gather wisdom generously.

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

  • Tub - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

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.

船太朗- Funatarou -

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means "ship, boat."

  • Ship - A large vessel for water transport.

  • Boat - A smaller watercraft.

Name ideas examples

  • Ship - The ship represents voyage, vessel of dreams, and navigating vast waters. May your child sail successfully through life.

  • Boat - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

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 "cheerful, clear, resonant."

  • Cheerful - Bright and sunny in disposition; clear and open-hearted.

  • Resonant - Having a full, clear sound that carries well.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Resonant - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.

船太郎- Funatarou -

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means "ship, boat."

  • Ship - A large vessel for water transport.

  • Boat - A smaller watercraft.

Name ideas examples

  • Ship - The ship represents voyage, vessel of dreams, and navigating vast waters. May your child sail successfully through life.

  • Boat - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

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.

航汰朗- Funatarou -

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means "navigate, cruise, ship."

  • Navigate - To Sail; to voyage.

  • Cruise - To travel by water or air.

  • Ship - A vessel for water travel.

  • Boat Bridge - A bridge constructed by arranging boats side by side.

  • To Ferry - To move across water by boat.

Name ideas examples

  • Navigate - Navigate - To Sail; to voyage - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of navigate throughout life.

  • Cruise - Cruising represents smooth travel, pleasant journey, and exploring waters. May your child journey pleasantly through life.

  • Ship - The ship represents voyage, vessel of dreams, and navigating vast waters. May your child sail successfully through life.

  • Boat Bridge - Bridges connect what is separated, overcoming obstacles and creating union. May your child be a bridge-builder, connecting people and overcoming divisions.

  • To Ferry - The act of ferry represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child ferry with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

means "excessive, turbid, to wash and sort."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Turbid - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.

  • Sort - Sorting represents organizing, discerning quality, and proper arrangement. May your child arrange life wisely.

  • Cloud - Clouds symbolize freedom, change, and the transient nature of life in Japanese philosophy. May your child flow freely through life like clouds, adapting gracefully to change.

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

  • Uncleanliness - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.

means "cheerful, clear, resonant."

  • Cheerful - Bright and sunny in disposition; clear and open-hearted.

  • Resonant - Having a full, clear sound that carries well.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Resonant - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.

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