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Japanese boy(male) nameMatsuo
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:まつお
  • Katakanatip:マツオ
  • English Syllablestip:ma-tsu-o (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ma-tsu-o (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Matsuo
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Macchan(まっちゃん)Click to speech まっちゃんOomatsukun( おおまつくん)Click to speech  おおまつくんMatsukun( まつくん)Click to speech  まつくん

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameMatsuo

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 "Matsuo," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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松生- Matsuo -

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means "pine tree, longevity, prosperity."

Name ideas examples

  • Pine Tree - The pine (matsu) represents longevity, constancy, and evergreen virtue. May your child possess the pine's evergreen spirit.

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

  • Prosperity - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

means "to live, alive, life."

Name ideas examples

  • To Give Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.

  • To Grow - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.

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

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

  • Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.

  • Humble Self - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.

  • Opera Role - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Raw - Raw - Unprocessed; unripe; inexperienced - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of raw throughout life.

  • Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.

  • Student - Student - One who learns; a pupil - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of student throughout life.

満津夫- Matsuo -

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means "full, satisfy, entire."

  • Full - Completely filled.

  • Satisfy - To Fulfill; to content.

  • Entire - Whole; complete.

  • All - Everything or everyone included in a group.

  • Every - Each and every one of a group.

  • Fulfill - To satisfy or complete a requirement or expectation.

  • Reach - To extend or arrive at a destination.

Name ideas examples

  • Full - Fullness represents abundance, completion, and the satisfaction of achievement. May your child live a full life, complete in love, purpose, and achievement.

  • Satisfy - Satisfy - To Fulfill; to content - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of satisfy throughout life.

  • Entire - Entire - Whole; complete - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of entire throughout life.

  • All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.

  • Every - Every - Each and every one of a group - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of every throughout life.

  • Fulfill - Fulfill - To satisfy or complete a requirement or expectatio - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fulfill throughout life.

  • Reach - Reaching represents aspiration, extending, and touching what matters. May your child reach their goals and touch many lives.

means "port, ferry crossing, fluid."

  • Port - A harbor for ships.

  • Ferry Crossing - A place to cross water.

  • Fluid - Body liquids like saliva.

  • Clue, Guide - A hint or indication that can be used to lead someone in the right direction.

  • Moisture - Water that seeps, gushes, overflows, or moistens something.

Name ideas examples

  • Port - Port - A harbor for ships - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of port throughout life.

  • Ferry Crossing - The ferry crossing represents transition, helpful passage, and guided journey. May your child be helped across life's waters.

  • Fluid - Fluid - Body liquids like saliva - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fluid throughout life.

  • Clue, Guide - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.

  • Moisture - Moisture represents subtle nourishment, gentle sustenance, and pervasive blessing. May your child receive pervasive blessings.

means "husband, man, worker."

Name ideas examples

  • Husband - Husband - A married man - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of husband throughout life.

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

  • Worker - Work represents purposeful effort, contribution, and the dignity of labor. May your child find meaningful work, contributing with dignity and purpose.

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

松夫- Matsuo -

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means "pine tree, longevity, prosperity."

Name ideas examples

  • Pine Tree - The pine (matsu) represents longevity, constancy, and evergreen virtue. May your child possess the pine's evergreen spirit.

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

  • Prosperity - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

means "husband, man, worker."

Name ideas examples

  • Husband - Husband - A married man - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of husband throughout life.

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

  • Worker - Work represents purposeful effort, contribution, and the dignity of labor. May your child find meaningful work, contributing with dignity and purpose.

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

松男- Matsuo -

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means "pine tree, longevity, prosperity."

Name ideas examples

  • Pine Tree - The pine (matsu) represents longevity, constancy, and evergreen virtue. May your child possess the pine's evergreen spirit.

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

  • Prosperity - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

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.

松雄- Matsuo -

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means "pine tree, longevity, prosperity."

Name ideas examples

  • Pine Tree - The pine (matsu) represents longevity, constancy, and evergreen virtue. May your child possess the pine's evergreen spirit.

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

  • Prosperity - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

means "male, superior, strong."

Name ideas examples

  • Male - The masculine represents strength, protection, and active energy. May your child embody vigorous strength of character.

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

  • Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.

  • Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.

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