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Japanese boy(male) nameMontarou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:もんたろう
  • Katakanatip:モンタロウ
  • English Syllablestip:mon-ta-rou (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:mo-n-ta-ro-u (5)
  • English transcriptionstip:Montarou, Montaro, Montaroh, Montarō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Monchan(もんちゃん)Click to speech もんちゃんMonkey( もんきー)Click to speech  もんきーMonsuke( もんすけ)Click to speech  もんすけ

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

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問太朗- Montarou -

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means "ask, question, visit."

  • Ask - To Inquire; to question.

  • To Ask - To inquire about something unknown or unclear. To interrogate or investigate.

  • Question - A Query; an inquiry.

  • Visit - To call on someone.

  • Correspondence - Letter, message, or notification.

  • Wholesaler - An old-time wholesaler (tonya or toiya).

Name ideas examples

  • Ask - Asking represents humility, curiosity, and seeking help. May your child ask good questions and seek wisdom.

  • To Ask - Asking represents curiosity, humility, and openness to learning from others. May your child never be afraid to ask, remaining curious and humble.

  • Question - Questions represent curiosity, inquiry, and the search for understanding. May your child ask good questions and seek true answers.

  • Visit - Visit - To call on someone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of visit throughout life.

  • Correspondence - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.

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

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.

文太郎- Montarou -

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means "writing, pattern, culture."

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.

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

  • Character - Characters (文字) preserve knowledge and enable communication across time. May your child develop strong character and appreciate the power of written words.

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

  • Learning - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Letters - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.

  • Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Penny - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

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.

紋多郎- Montarou -

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means "pattern, lines, crest."

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.

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

  • Crest - Crest - Family Emblem; a symbol a family - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crest throughout life.

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.

紋太朗- Montarou -

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means "pattern, lines, crest."

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.

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

  • Crest - Crest - Family Emblem; a symbol a family - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crest 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 "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.

紋太郎- Montarou -

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means "pattern, lines, crest."

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.

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

  • Crest - Crest - Family Emblem; a symbol a family - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of crest 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.

門多朗- Montarou -

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means "gate, entrance, house."

  • Gate - An entrance to buildings.

  • Entrance - A place for entering and exiting.

  • House - Family Lineage; relatives.

  • Phylum - A major taxonomic division in biological classification.

  • Counter - A unit for counting cannons.

  • Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.

  • School - An academic or religious tradition.

Name ideas examples

  • Gate - Gates represent entry, transition, and the important thresholds of life. May your child pass through life's gates with honor, each threshold bringing blessing.

  • Entrance - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

  • House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.

  • Phylum - Phylum represents fundamental classification, the deep structure underlying diversity. May your child understand fundamental truths while appreciating life's diversity.

  • 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.

  • Door - Doors represent opportunity, transition, and the threshold between worlds. May your child find good doors opening before them, each one leading to blessing.

  • School - School - An academic or religious tradition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of school throughout life.

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.

門多郎- Montarou -

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means "gate, entrance, house."

  • Gate - An entrance to buildings.

  • Entrance - A place for entering and exiting.

  • House - Family Lineage; relatives.

  • Phylum - A major taxonomic division in biological classification.

  • Counter - A unit for counting cannons.

  • Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.

  • School - An academic or religious tradition.

Name ideas examples

  • Gate - Gates represent entry, transition, and the important thresholds of life. May your child pass through life's gates with honor, each threshold bringing blessing.

  • Entrance - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

  • House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.

  • Phylum - Phylum represents fundamental classification, the deep structure underlying diversity. May your child understand fundamental truths while appreciating life's diversity.

  • 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.

  • Door - Doors represent opportunity, transition, and the threshold between worlds. May your child find good doors opening before them, each one leading to blessing.

  • School - School - An academic or religious tradition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of school throughout life.

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.

門太朗- Montarou -

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means "gate, entrance, house."

  • Gate - An entrance to buildings.

  • Entrance - A place for entering and exiting.

  • House - Family Lineage; relatives.

  • Phylum - A major taxonomic division in biological classification.

  • Counter - A unit for counting cannons.

  • Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.

  • School - An academic or religious tradition.

Name ideas examples

  • Gate - Gates represent entry, transition, and the important thresholds of life. May your child pass through life's gates with honor, each threshold bringing blessing.

  • Entrance - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

  • House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.

  • Phylum - Phylum represents fundamental classification, the deep structure underlying diversity. May your child understand fundamental truths while appreciating life's diversity.

  • 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.

  • Door - Doors represent opportunity, transition, and the threshold between worlds. May your child find good doors opening before them, each one leading to blessing.

  • School - School - An academic or religious tradition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of school 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 "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.

門太郎- Montarou -

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means "gate, entrance, house."

  • Gate - An entrance to buildings.

  • Entrance - A place for entering and exiting.

  • House - Family Lineage; relatives.

  • Phylum - A major taxonomic division in biological classification.

  • Counter - A unit for counting cannons.

  • Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.

  • School - An academic or religious tradition.

Name ideas examples

  • Gate - Gates represent entry, transition, and the important thresholds of life. May your child pass through life's gates with honor, each threshold bringing blessing.

  • Entrance - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

  • House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.

  • Phylum - Phylum represents fundamental classification, the deep structure underlying diversity. May your child understand fundamental truths while appreciating life's diversity.

  • 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.

  • Door - Doors represent opportunity, transition, and the threshold between worlds. May your child find good doors opening before them, each one leading to blessing.

  • School - School - An academic or religious tradition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of school 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.

Real Persons

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  • 北村Kitamura 透谷Montarō Japanese literary critic and poet (1868-1894) wikipedia page linkJP

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