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Japanese boy(male) nameGentarou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:げんたろう
  • Katakanatip:ゲンタロウ
  • English transcriptionstip:Gentarou, Gentaro, Gentaroh, Gentarō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Genchan(げんちゃん)Click to speech げんちゃんTaroukun( たろうくん)Click to speech  たろうくんGentan( げんたん)Click to speech  げんたん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 12 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 "Gentarou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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元多朗- Gentarou -

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means "origin, beginning, former, ex."

Name ideas examples

  • Origin, Source - To signify the beginning of a new life.

  • Head, Chief - To signify the importance of the baby in the family.

  • Long, Elder - To signify the baby's place as the eldest in the family.

  • People, Crowd - To signify the baby's place in the community.

means "many, numerous, much."

Name ideas examples

  • Abundant - Symbolizing a life of abundance and prosperity.

  • Praise - Representing a life of honor and respect.

  • Gratitude - Signifying a life of thankfulness and appreciation.

  • Truly - Representing a life of truth and sincerity.

means "bright, clear, serene."

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - This kanji that conveys brightness and cheerfulness.

  • Clear - This kanji that conveys clarity and understanding.

  • Loud - This kanji that conveys strength and confidence.

元多郎- Gentarou -

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means "origin, beginning, former, ex."

Name ideas examples

  • Origin, Source - To signify the beginning of a new life.

  • Head, Chief - To signify the importance of the baby in the family.

  • Long, Elder - To signify the baby's place as the eldest in the family.

  • People, Crowd - To signify the baby's place in the community.

means "many, numerous, much."

Name ideas examples

  • Abundant - Symbolizing a life of abundance and prosperity.

  • Praise - Representing a life of honor and respect.

  • Gratitude - Signifying a life of thankfulness and appreciation.

  • Truly - Representing a life of truth and sincerity.

means "young man, son-in-law."

  • Man - A male adult.

  • Son - A male child, especially a son.

  • Husband - A married man.

  • Young Man - A young male.

Name ideas examples

  • Man - A strong and noble name for a baby boy.

  • Son - This kanji that symbolizes the bond between a father and son.

  • Husband - This kanji that symbolizes the commitment of a man to his family.

  • Young Man - This kanji that symbolizes the potential of a young man.

元太朗- Gentarou -

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means "origin, beginning, former, ex."

Name ideas examples

  • Origin, Source - To signify the beginning of a new life.

  • Head, Chief - To signify the importance of the baby in the family.

  • Long, Elder - To signify the baby's place as the eldest in the family.

  • People, Crowd - To signify the baby's place in the community.

means "thick, fat, big."

  • Great - Used as a respectful title for elderly people or those of high status.

  • Thick - Describes something that is physically thick.

  • Obese - Describes someone who is overweight.

  • Arrogant - Describes someone who is overly confident.

  • Bold - Describes someone who is daring.

  • Gain Weight - Describes someone who is becoming overweight.

Name ideas examples

  • Great - This is a respectful term used to refer to elderly people or those of high status. It can also be used to describe someone who is highly accomplished or has achieved great success.

  • Thick - This is a term used to describe someone who is physically large or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is strong and sturdy.

  • Bold - This is a term used to describe someone who is brave and daring. It can also be used to describe someone who is confident and unafraid to take risks.

  • Plump - This is a term used to describe someone who is overweight or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is healthy and well-nourished.

  • Stubborn - This is a term used to describe someone who is headstrong and unwilling to change their opinion or behavior. It can also be used to describe someone who is determined and persistent.

means "bright, clear, serene."

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - This kanji that conveys brightness and cheerfulness.

  • Clear - This kanji that conveys clarity and understanding.

  • Loud - This kanji that conveys strength and confidence.

元太郎- Gentarou -

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means "origin, beginning, former, ex."

Name ideas examples

  • Origin, Source - To signify the beginning of a new life.

  • Head, Chief - To signify the importance of the baby in the family.

  • Long, Elder - To signify the baby's place as the eldest in the family.

  • People, Crowd - To signify the baby's place in the community.

means "thick, fat, big."

  • Great - Used as a respectful title for elderly people or those of high status.

  • Thick - Describes something that is physically thick.

  • Obese - Describes someone who is overweight.

  • Arrogant - Describes someone who is overly confident.

  • Bold - Describes someone who is daring.

  • Gain Weight - Describes someone who is becoming overweight.

Name ideas examples

  • Great - This is a respectful term used to refer to elderly people or those of high status. It can also be used to describe someone who is highly accomplished or has achieved great success.

  • Thick - This is a term used to describe someone who is physically large or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is strong and sturdy.

  • Bold - This is a term used to describe someone who is brave and daring. It can also be used to describe someone who is confident and unafraid to take risks.

  • Plump - This is a term used to describe someone who is overweight or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is healthy and well-nourished.

  • Stubborn - This is a term used to describe someone who is headstrong and unwilling to change their opinion or behavior. It can also be used to describe someone who is determined and persistent.

means "young man, son-in-law."

  • Man - A male adult.

  • Son - A male child, especially a son.

  • Husband - A married man.

  • Young Man - A young male.

Name ideas examples

  • Man - A strong and noble name for a baby boy.

  • Son - This kanji that symbolizes the bond between a father and son.

  • Husband - This kanji that symbolizes the commitment of a man to his family.

  • Young Man - This kanji that symbolizes the potential of a young man.

弦太朗- Gentarou -

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means "string, chord."

  • Bowstring - A string that is attached to a bow.

  • Instrument String - A string that is attached to a musical instrument.

  • Crescent Moon - A half-circle shape resembling a bow with a string attached.

  • Hypotenuse - The longest side of a right-angled triangle.

Name ideas examples

  • Bowstring - A strong and resilient symbol of protection and security.

  • Instrument String - A reminder of the beauty of music and the joy of creating it.

  • Crescent Moon - A symbol of new beginnings and hope for the future.

  • Hypotenuse - A reminder of the importance of balance and stability in life.

means "thick, fat, big."

  • Great - Used as a respectful title for elderly people or those of high status.

  • Thick - Describes something that is physically thick.

  • Obese - Describes someone who is overweight.

  • Arrogant - Describes someone who is overly confident.

  • Bold - Describes someone who is daring.

  • Gain Weight - Describes someone who is becoming overweight.

Name ideas examples

  • Great - This is a respectful term used to refer to elderly people or those of high status. It can also be used to describe someone who is highly accomplished or has achieved great success.

  • Thick - This is a term used to describe someone who is physically large or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is strong and sturdy.

  • Bold - This is a term used to describe someone who is brave and daring. It can also be used to describe someone who is confident and unafraid to take risks.

  • Plump - This is a term used to describe someone who is overweight or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is healthy and well-nourished.

  • Stubborn - This is a term used to describe someone who is headstrong and unwilling to change their opinion or behavior. It can also be used to describe someone who is determined and persistent.

means "bright, clear, serene."

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - This kanji that conveys brightness and cheerfulness.

  • Clear - This kanji that conveys clarity and understanding.

  • Loud - This kanji that conveys strength and confidence.

弦太郎- Gentarou -

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means "string, chord."

  • Bowstring - A string that is attached to a bow.

  • Instrument String - A string that is attached to a musical instrument.

  • Crescent Moon - A half-circle shape resembling a bow with a string attached.

  • Hypotenuse - The longest side of a right-angled triangle.

Name ideas examples

  • Bowstring - A strong and resilient symbol of protection and security.

  • Instrument String - A reminder of the beauty of music and the joy of creating it.

  • Crescent Moon - A symbol of new beginnings and hope for the future.

  • Hypotenuse - A reminder of the importance of balance and stability in life.

means "thick, fat, big."

  • Great - Used as a respectful title for elderly people or those of high status.

  • Thick - Describes something that is physically thick.

  • Obese - Describes someone who is overweight.

  • Arrogant - Describes someone who is overly confident.

  • Bold - Describes someone who is daring.

  • Gain Weight - Describes someone who is becoming overweight.

Name ideas examples

  • Great - This is a respectful term used to refer to elderly people or those of high status. It can also be used to describe someone who is highly accomplished or has achieved great success.

  • Thick - This is a term used to describe someone who is physically large or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is strong and sturdy.

  • Bold - This is a term used to describe someone who is brave and daring. It can also be used to describe someone who is confident and unafraid to take risks.

  • Plump - This is a term used to describe someone who is overweight or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is healthy and well-nourished.

  • Stubborn - This is a term used to describe someone who is headstrong and unwilling to change their opinion or behavior. It can also be used to describe someone who is determined and persistent.

means "young man, son-in-law."

  • Man - A male adult.

  • Son - A male child, especially a son.

  • Husband - A married man.

  • Young Man - A young male.

Name ideas examples

  • Man - A strong and noble name for a baby boy.

  • Son - This kanji that symbolizes the bond between a father and son.

  • Husband - This kanji that symbolizes the commitment of a man to his family.

  • Young Man - This kanji that symbolizes the potential of a young man.

源太郎- Gentarou -

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means "source, origin."

  • Origin - The source from which a stream of water flows

  • Search - To ask

  • Genji - A reference to the Genji clan.

Name ideas examples

  • Origin - This kanji that symbolizes the beginning of something new and special.

  • Search - This kanji that symbolizes the search for knowledge and understanding.

  • Genji - This kanji that symbolizes the strength and courage of the Genji clan.

means "thick, fat, big."

  • Great - Used as a respectful title for elderly people or those of high status.

  • Thick - Describes something that is physically thick.

  • Obese - Describes someone who is overweight.

  • Arrogant - Describes someone who is overly confident.

  • Bold - Describes someone who is daring.

  • Gain Weight - Describes someone who is becoming overweight.

Name ideas examples

  • Great - This is a respectful term used to refer to elderly people or those of high status. It can also be used to describe someone who is highly accomplished or has achieved great success.

  • Thick - This is a term used to describe someone who is physically large or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is strong and sturdy.

  • Bold - This is a term used to describe someone who is brave and daring. It can also be used to describe someone who is confident and unafraid to take risks.

  • Plump - This is a term used to describe someone who is overweight or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is healthy and well-nourished.

  • Stubborn - This is a term used to describe someone who is headstrong and unwilling to change their opinion or behavior. It can also be used to describe someone who is determined and persistent.

means "young man, son-in-law."

  • Man - A male adult.

  • Son - A male child, especially a son.

  • Husband - A married man.

  • Young Man - A young male.

Name ideas examples

  • Man - A strong and noble name for a baby boy.

  • Son - This kanji that symbolizes the bond between a father and son.

  • Husband - This kanji that symbolizes the commitment of a man to his family.

  • Young Man - This kanji that symbolizes the potential of a young man.

玄多郎- Gentarou -

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means "profound, mysterious, dark."

  • Dark, Black - A dark color with a hint of red.

  • Deep, Mysterious - Something that is profound and mysterious.

  • Distant - Something that is faint and far away.

  • Heaven - The color of the sky.

  • North - The direction of north.

Name ideas examples

  • Dark, Black - A color that symbolizes strength and power.

  • Deep, Mysterious - This kanji that conveys a sense of mystery and intrigue.

  • Distant - This kanji that conveys a sense of distance and remoteness.

  • Heaven - This kanji that symbolizes beauty and grace.

  • North - This kanji that symbolizes direction and guidance.

means "many, numerous, much."

Name ideas examples

  • Abundant - Symbolizing a life of abundance and prosperity.

  • Praise - Representing a life of honor and respect.

  • Gratitude - Signifying a life of thankfulness and appreciation.

  • Truly - Representing a life of truth and sincerity.

means "young man, son-in-law."

  • Man - A male adult.

  • Son - A male child, especially a son.

  • Husband - A married man.

  • Young Man - A young male.

Name ideas examples

  • Man - A strong and noble name for a baby boy.

  • Son - This kanji that symbolizes the bond between a father and son.

  • Husband - This kanji that symbolizes the commitment of a man to his family.

  • Young Man - This kanji that symbolizes the potential of a young man.

玄太朗- Gentarou -

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means "profound, mysterious, dark."

  • Dark, Black - A dark color with a hint of red.

  • Deep, Mysterious - Something that is profound and mysterious.

  • Distant - Something that is faint and far away.

  • Heaven - The color of the sky.

  • North - The direction of north.

Name ideas examples

  • Dark, Black - A color that symbolizes strength and power.

  • Deep, Mysterious - This kanji that conveys a sense of mystery and intrigue.

  • Distant - This kanji that conveys a sense of distance and remoteness.

  • Heaven - This kanji that symbolizes beauty and grace.

  • North - This kanji that symbolizes direction and guidance.

means "thick, fat, big."

  • Great - Used as a respectful title for elderly people or those of high status.

  • Thick - Describes something that is physically thick.

  • Obese - Describes someone who is overweight.

  • Arrogant - Describes someone who is overly confident.

  • Bold - Describes someone who is daring.

  • Gain Weight - Describes someone who is becoming overweight.

Name ideas examples

  • Great - This is a respectful term used to refer to elderly people or those of high status. It can also be used to describe someone who is highly accomplished or has achieved great success.

  • Thick - This is a term used to describe someone who is physically large or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is strong and sturdy.

  • Bold - This is a term used to describe someone who is brave and daring. It can also be used to describe someone who is confident and unafraid to take risks.

  • Plump - This is a term used to describe someone who is overweight or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is healthy and well-nourished.

  • Stubborn - This is a term used to describe someone who is headstrong and unwilling to change their opinion or behavior. It can also be used to describe someone who is determined and persistent.

means "bright, clear, serene."

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - This kanji that conveys brightness and cheerfulness.

  • Clear - This kanji that conveys clarity and understanding.

  • Loud - This kanji that conveys strength and confidence.

玄太郎- Gentarou -

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means "profound, mysterious, dark."

  • Dark, Black - A dark color with a hint of red.

  • Deep, Mysterious - Something that is profound and mysterious.

  • Distant - Something that is faint and far away.

  • Heaven - The color of the sky.

  • North - The direction of north.

Name ideas examples

  • Dark, Black - A color that symbolizes strength and power.

  • Deep, Mysterious - This kanji that conveys a sense of mystery and intrigue.

  • Distant - This kanji that conveys a sense of distance and remoteness.

  • Heaven - This kanji that symbolizes beauty and grace.

  • North - This kanji that symbolizes direction and guidance.

means "thick, fat, big."

  • Great - Used as a respectful title for elderly people or those of high status.

  • Thick - Describes something that is physically thick.

  • Obese - Describes someone who is overweight.

  • Arrogant - Describes someone who is overly confident.

  • Bold - Describes someone who is daring.

  • Gain Weight - Describes someone who is becoming overweight.

Name ideas examples

  • Great - This is a respectful term used to refer to elderly people or those of high status. It can also be used to describe someone who is highly accomplished or has achieved great success.

  • Thick - This is a term used to describe someone who is physically large or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is strong and sturdy.

  • Bold - This is a term used to describe someone who is brave and daring. It can also be used to describe someone who is confident and unafraid to take risks.

  • Plump - This is a term used to describe someone who is overweight or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is healthy and well-nourished.

  • Stubborn - This is a term used to describe someone who is headstrong and unwilling to change their opinion or behavior. It can also be used to describe someone who is determined and persistent.

means "young man, son-in-law."

  • Man - A male adult.

  • Son - A male child, especially a son.

  • Husband - A married man.

  • Young Man - A young male.

Name ideas examples

  • Man - A strong and noble name for a baby boy.

  • Son - This kanji that symbolizes the bond between a father and son.

  • Husband - This kanji that symbolizes the commitment of a man to his family.

  • Young Man - This kanji that symbolizes the potential of a young man.

絃太朗- Gentarou -

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means "string, cord, wire."

Name ideas examples

  • Thread - Symbolizing the connection between family members and the strength of the bond.

  • Strings - Representing the harmony of life and the beauty of music.

  • Stringed Instruments - Representing the joy of making music and the power of creativity.

means "thick, fat, big."

  • Great - Used as a respectful title for elderly people or those of high status.

  • Thick - Describes something that is physically thick.

  • Obese - Describes someone who is overweight.

  • Arrogant - Describes someone who is overly confident.

  • Bold - Describes someone who is daring.

  • Gain Weight - Describes someone who is becoming overweight.

Name ideas examples

  • Great - This is a respectful term used to refer to elderly people or those of high status. It can also be used to describe someone who is highly accomplished or has achieved great success.

  • Thick - This is a term used to describe someone who is physically large or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is strong and sturdy.

  • Bold - This is a term used to describe someone who is brave and daring. It can also be used to describe someone who is confident and unafraid to take risks.

  • Plump - This is a term used to describe someone who is overweight or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is healthy and well-nourished.

  • Stubborn - This is a term used to describe someone who is headstrong and unwilling to change their opinion or behavior. It can also be used to describe someone who is determined and persistent.

means "bright, clear, serene."

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - This kanji that conveys brightness and cheerfulness.

  • Clear - This kanji that conveys clarity and understanding.

  • Loud - This kanji that conveys strength and confidence.

絃太郎- Gentarou -

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means "string, cord, wire."

Name ideas examples

  • Thread - Symbolizing the connection between family members and the strength of the bond.

  • Strings - Representing the harmony of life and the beauty of music.

  • Stringed Instruments - Representing the joy of making music and the power of creativity.

means "thick, fat, big."

  • Great - Used as a respectful title for elderly people or those of high status.

  • Thick - Describes something that is physically thick.

  • Obese - Describes someone who is overweight.

  • Arrogant - Describes someone who is overly confident.

  • Bold - Describes someone who is daring.

  • Gain Weight - Describes someone who is becoming overweight.

Name ideas examples

  • Great - This is a respectful term used to refer to elderly people or those of high status. It can also be used to describe someone who is highly accomplished or has achieved great success.

  • Thick - This is a term used to describe someone who is physically large or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is strong and sturdy.

  • Bold - This is a term used to describe someone who is brave and daring. It can also be used to describe someone who is confident and unafraid to take risks.

  • Plump - This is a term used to describe someone who is overweight or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is healthy and well-nourished.

  • Stubborn - This is a term used to describe someone who is headstrong and unwilling to change their opinion or behavior. It can also be used to describe someone who is determined and persistent.

means "young man, son-in-law."

  • Man - A male adult.

  • Son - A male child, especially a son.

  • Husband - A married man.

  • Young Man - A young male.

Name ideas examples

  • Man - A strong and noble name for a baby boy.

  • Son - This kanji that symbolizes the bond between a father and son.

  • Husband - This kanji that symbolizes the commitment of a man to his family.

  • Young Man - This kanji that symbolizes the potential of a young man.

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