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Japanese boy(male) nameMetarou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:めたろう
  • Katakanatip:メタロウ
  • English Syllablestip:me-ta-rou (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:me-ta-ro-u (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Metarou, Metaro, Metaroh, Metarō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Mecchan(めっちゃん)Click to speech めっちゃんMetakun( めたくん)Click to speech  めたくんMepi( めっぴー)Click to speech  めっぴー

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 "Metarou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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輪回- Metarou -

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means "wheel, ring, turn."

Name ideas examples

  • Wheel - Wheel - A circular frame - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of wheel throughout life.

  • Ring - Ring represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in ring with purpose and skill.

  • Turn - Turning represents change of direction, pivoting, and new perspectives. May your child turn wisely at life's crossroads.

  • Circulate - Circulating represents flow, sharing, and the movement of good. May your child circulate kindness and positive energy wherever they go.

  • 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.

  • Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.

  • In Sequence - In Sequence - To take turns - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of in sequence throughout life.

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

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

means "to rotate, to turn, to return."

  • To Rotate - To Go Around; to spin repeatedly.

  • To Return - To Change Back; to restore to original.

  • Change - To make or become different.

  • Circulate - To move in a circle or around a particular area.

  • Reorient - To change the direction or orientation of something.

  • Restore - To bring back to a former state or condition.

  • Reverse - To turn or move in the opposite direction.

Name ideas examples

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

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

  • Change - Changing represents transformation, adaptation, and evolution. May your child change for the better and adapt wisely.

  • Circulate - Circulating represents flow, sharing, and the movement of good. May your child circulate kindness and positive energy wherever they go.

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

  • Restore - Rest represents renewal, recovery, and the wisdom of sustainable effort. May your child know when to rest, renewing themselves for future endeavors.

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

目太郎- Metarou -

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means "eye, item, appearance."

  • Eye - The organ of sight.

  • Item - A Category; a division.

  • Appearance - Looks; how things seem.

  • Counter - A suffix for ordinal numbers.

  • Discernment - The ability to distinguish or recognize.

  • Head - A person in charge.

  • Look - To observe or examine.

  • Mesh - The holes in a net or sieve.

  • Name - A title or label.

  • Officer - The fourth rank of a government official.

  • Order - A way of counting or ranking things.

  • Point - An essential element or detail.

  • Taxonomy - A unit of biological classification.

Name ideas examples

  • Eye - Eyes represent perception, understanding, and the window to the soul. May your child see clearly with eyes that perceive truth and understand deeply.

  • Item - Item - A Category; a division - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of item throughout life.

  • Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.

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

  • Discernment - Discernment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive discernment throughout life.

  • Head - Head represents leadership, thought, and the directing principle of action. May your child lead with wisdom, their head guiding good decisions.

  • Look - Looking represents seeking, attention, and directed focus. May your child look for the good and find it everywhere.

  • Mesh - Mesh - The holes in a net or sieve - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of mesh throughout life.

  • Name - Naming represents identity, recognition, and giving meaning. May your child's name bring them honor and purpose.

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

  • Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.

  • Point - Points represent focus, direction, and specific meaning. May your child make their points clearly and listen to others.

  • Taxonomy - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

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.

芽太郎- Metarou -

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means "bud, sprout, beginning."

  • Bud - A new growth on a plant.

  • Sprout - To begin to grow.

  • Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.

  • Start - The beginning of something.

Name ideas examples

  • Bud - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.

  • Sprout - Sprouts symbolize new beginnings and the breakthrough of life through obstacles. May your child break through obstacles with the sprout's determined growth.

  • Sign - Signs represent communication, indication, and meaningful symbols. May your child recognize important signs and communicate clearly.

  • Start - Starting represents beginning, initiative, and fresh starts. May your child start new ventures with courage and enthusiasm.

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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