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Japanese boy(male) nameKootarou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:こおたろう
  • Katakanatip:コオタロウ
  • English Syllablestip:koo-ta-rou (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ko-o-ta-ro-u (5)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kootarou, Kootaro, Kootaroh, Kōtarō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Ko-chan(こーちゃん)Click to speech こーちゃんOotarou( おおたろう)Click to speech  おおたろうTarocchi( たろっち)Click to speech  たろっち

Kanji Names & Meanings - 4 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 "Kootarou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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彪男牙- Kootarou -

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means "tiger stripes, pattern."

  • Pattern - Beautiful, striking markings.

  • Spot, Stripe - A pattern of spots or stripes resembling the fur of a tiger.

Name ideas examples

  • Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.

  • Spot, Stripe - Containers hold and protect what is precious. May your child be a vessel for good things and protect what matters.

means "man, son, vigorous person."

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.

  • Manly Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

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

  • Vigorous Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

means "fang, tusk, tooth."

  • Fang - A long, pointed tooth.

  • Tusk - A large protruding tooth.

  • Tooth - A hard structure in the mouth.

  • Flag of the Emperor or General - A symbol of the Emperor or General.

  • Middleman - A person who acts as a mediator between two parties.

  • To Bite - To use the teeth to bite something.

  • Wire Cutter - A type of tooth used to cut wires.

Name ideas examples

  • Fang - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • Tusk - Tusk - A large protruding tooth - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tusk throughout life.

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

  • Flag of the Emperor or General - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.

  • Middleman - Middle represents moderation, balance, and the golden mean between extremes. May your child find the golden middle path, avoiding extremes with wisdom.

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

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

冴太郎- Kootarou -

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means "to be clear, sharp, to freeze."

  • To be Clear - To be Lucid; to be chilled through.

  • To Freeze - To be Cold; to be chilly.

  • Sharp - Keen; quick-minded.

  • Cold - Freezing cold.

  • Frigid - The extreme coldness of something, such as a room or an emotion.

Name ideas examples

  • To be Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.

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

  • Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.

  • Cold - Cold represents clarity, objectivity, and the cool head needed for difficult decisions. May your child have a cool head when needed, clear and objective in judgment.

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

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.

冴汰朗- Kootarou -

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means "to be clear, sharp, to freeze."

  • To be Clear - To be Lucid; to be chilled through.

  • To Freeze - To be Cold; to be chilly.

  • Sharp - Keen; quick-minded.

  • Cold - Freezing cold.

  • Frigid - The extreme coldness of something, such as a room or an emotion.

Name ideas examples

  • To be Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.

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

  • Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.

  • Cold - Cold represents clarity, objectivity, and the cool head needed for difficult decisions. May your child have a cool head when needed, clear and objective in judgment.

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

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.

冴汰郎- Kootarou -

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means "to be clear, sharp, to freeze."

  • To be Clear - To be Lucid; to be chilled through.

  • To Freeze - To be Cold; to be chilly.

  • Sharp - Keen; quick-minded.

  • Cold - Freezing cold.

  • Frigid - The extreme coldness of something, such as a room or an emotion.

Name ideas examples

  • To be Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.

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

  • Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.

  • Cold - Cold represents clarity, objectivity, and the cool head needed for difficult decisions. May your child have a cool head when needed, clear and objective in judgment.

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

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 "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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