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Japanese boy(male) nameKintarou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:きんたろう
  • Katakanatip:キンタロウ
  • English Syllablestip:kin-ta-rou (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ki-n-ta-ro-u (5)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kintarou, Kintaro, Kintaroh, Kintarō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kinchan(きんちゃん)Click to speech きんちゃんTarochan(たろちゃん)Click to speech たろちゃんKintan(きんたん)Click to speech きんたん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 9 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 "Kintarou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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勤多郎- Kintarou -

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means "work, diligent, duty."

Name ideas examples

  • Work - Working represents effort, contribution, and meaningful labor. May your child work with purpose and find satisfaction in effort.

  • Diligent - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and the ability to withstand. May your child be tough enough to face life's challenges.

  • Duty - Duty represents responsibility, obligation, and honorable commitment. May your child fulfill their duties with honor and dedication.

means "many, much, often."

Name ideas examples

  • Much - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

  • Often - Often - Frequently; many times - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of often throughout life.

  • Gratitude - Gratitude (感謝) is deeply valued in Japan, appreciating even small kindnesses and nature's gifts. May your child live with deep gratitude, appreciating every blessing life offers.

  • Praise - Praise represents recognition, encouragement, and celebrating what is good. May your child give and receive praise, celebrating goodness in all.

  • Truly, Exactly, Simply - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and 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.

勤太朗- Kintarou -

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means "work, diligent, duty."

Name ideas examples

  • Work - Working represents effort, contribution, and meaningful labor. May your child work with purpose and find satisfaction in effort.

  • Diligent - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and the ability to withstand. May your child be tough enough to face life's challenges.

  • Duty - Duty represents responsibility, obligation, and honorable commitment. May your child fulfill their duties with honor and dedication.

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.

勤太郎- Kintarou -

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means "work, diligent, duty."

Name ideas examples

  • Work - Working represents effort, contribution, and meaningful labor. May your child work with purpose and find satisfaction in effort.

  • Diligent - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and the ability to withstand. May your child be tough enough to face life's challenges.

  • Duty - Duty represents responsibility, obligation, and honorable commitment. May your child fulfill their duties with honor and dedication.

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.

菫太郎- Kintarou -

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means "violet, flower."

  • Violet - A purple flowering plant.

  • Flower - A delicate blossom.

  • Smilax (Smilax species) - A perennial herb of the Smilax family.

Name ideas examples

  • Violet - The violet (sumire) symbolizes modesty, faithfulness, and quiet beauty. Small but beloved, it represents humility and sincerity. May your child possess the violet's modest charm and faithful heart.

  • Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.

  • Smilax (Smilax species) - Smilax (Smilax Species) - A perennial herb of the Smilax family - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of smilax (smilax species) throughout 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.

金多朗- Kintarou -

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means "metal, gold, money."

Name ideas examples

  • Metal - Metal symbolizes strength, conductivity, and the ability to be shaped through heat and pressure. May your child have metal's strength, shaped by life's pressures into something strong and useful.

  • Gold - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

  • Gold General - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

  • Golden Color - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

  • Money - Money represents resources, capability, and the means to help oneself and others. May your child use resources wisely, seeing money as a tool for helping others.

  • Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.

  • Friday - Each day brings new opportunities and blessings to embrace. May your child make the most of every day given to them.

  • Hard - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. May your child be hard in resolve, resilient and unwavering in their commitments.

  • 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.

  • West - West is where the sun sets, representing completion and peaceful rest. May your child know the peace of completion when each day's work is done.

means "many, much, often."

Name ideas examples

  • Much - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

  • Often - Often - Frequently; many times - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of often throughout life.

  • Gratitude - Gratitude (感謝) is deeply valued in Japan, appreciating even small kindnesses and nature's gifts. May your child live with deep gratitude, appreciating every blessing life offers.

  • Praise - Praise represents recognition, encouragement, and celebrating what is good. May your child give and receive praise, celebrating goodness in all.

  • Truly, Exactly, Simply - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and 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.

金多郎- Kintarou -

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means "metal, gold, money."

Name ideas examples

  • Metal - Metal symbolizes strength, conductivity, and the ability to be shaped through heat and pressure. May your child have metal's strength, shaped by life's pressures into something strong and useful.

  • Gold - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

  • Gold General - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

  • Golden Color - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

  • Money - Money represents resources, capability, and the means to help oneself and others. May your child use resources wisely, seeing money as a tool for helping others.

  • Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.

  • Friday - Each day brings new opportunities and blessings to embrace. May your child make the most of every day given to them.

  • Hard - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. May your child be hard in resolve, resilient and unwavering in their commitments.

  • 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.

  • West - West is where the sun sets, representing completion and peaceful rest. May your child know the peace of completion when each day's work is done.

means "many, much, often."

Name ideas examples

  • Much - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

  • Often - Often - Frequently; many times - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of often throughout life.

  • Gratitude - Gratitude (感謝) is deeply valued in Japan, appreciating even small kindnesses and nature's gifts. May your child live with deep gratitude, appreciating every blessing life offers.

  • Praise - Praise represents recognition, encouragement, and celebrating what is good. May your child give and receive praise, celebrating goodness in all.

  • Truly, Exactly, Simply - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and 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.

金太朗- Kintarou -

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means "metal, gold, money."

Name ideas examples

  • Metal - Metal symbolizes strength, conductivity, and the ability to be shaped through heat and pressure. May your child have metal's strength, shaped by life's pressures into something strong and useful.

  • Gold - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

  • Gold General - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

  • Golden Color - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

  • Money - Money represents resources, capability, and the means to help oneself and others. May your child use resources wisely, seeing money as a tool for helping others.

  • Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.

  • Friday - Each day brings new opportunities and blessings to embrace. May your child make the most of every day given to them.

  • Hard - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. May your child be hard in resolve, resilient and unwavering in their commitments.

  • 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.

  • West - West is where the sun sets, representing completion and peaceful rest. May your child know the peace of completion when each day's work is done.

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.

金太良- Kintarou -

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means "metal, gold, money."

Name ideas examples

  • Metal - Metal symbolizes strength, conductivity, and the ability to be shaped through heat and pressure. May your child have metal's strength, shaped by life's pressures into something strong and useful.

  • Gold - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

  • Gold General - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

  • Golden Color - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

  • Money - Money represents resources, capability, and the means to help oneself and others. May your child use resources wisely, seeing money as a tool for helping others.

  • Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.

  • Friday - Each day brings new opportunities and blessings to embrace. May your child make the most of every day given to them.

  • Hard - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. May your child be hard in resolve, resilient and unwavering in their commitments.

  • 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.

  • West - West is where the sun sets, representing completion and peaceful rest. May your child know the peace of completion when each day's work is done.

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 "good, virtuous, husband."

Name ideas examples

  • Good - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.

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

  • Husband - Husband - A spouse (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of husband throughout life.

  • Calm, Peaceful - Calmness represents inner peace, self-control, and the stillness from which wisdom arises. May your child remain calm in all circumstances, finding peace in the storm.

  • Exceptional Horse - Horses represent vitality, success, and the strength to carry others forward. May your child gallop toward success like a noble horse, carrying others along their journey.

  • For a Long Time - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

  • Fortunate, Prosperous - Being fortunate/prosperous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be fortunate/prosperous, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Gentle, Mild - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.

  • Obedient, Honest - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • Quiet, Reserved - Quietness represents peace, contemplation, and the still space where wisdom grows. May your child find quiet within, where peace and wisdom can flourish.

  • Slightly, Moderately - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.

  • Truly, Genuinely - Truly/Genuinely - Being real and sincere - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of truly/genuinely throughout life.

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

  • Wise, Exceptional Person - Wisdom represents deep understanding, good judgment, and the integration of knowledge. May your child grow wise, integrating knowledge with understanding and compassion.

金太郎- Kintarou -

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means "metal, gold, money."

Name ideas examples

  • Metal - Metal symbolizes strength, conductivity, and the ability to be shaped through heat and pressure. May your child have metal's strength, shaped by life's pressures into something strong and useful.

  • Gold - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

  • Gold General - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

  • Golden Color - Gold represents value, purity, and achievements that stand the test of time. May your child's character be like gold—precious, pure, and enduring through all trials.

  • Money - Money represents resources, capability, and the means to help oneself and others. May your child use resources wisely, seeing money as a tool for helping others.

  • Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.

  • Friday - Each day brings new opportunities and blessings to embrace. May your child make the most of every day given to them.

  • Hard - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment. May your child be hard in resolve, resilient and unwavering in their commitments.

  • 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.

  • West - West is where the sun sets, representing completion and peaceful rest. May your child know the peace of completion when each day's work is done.

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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