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Japanese boy(male) nameMotoshirou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:もとしろう
  • Katakanatip:モトシロウ
  • English transcriptionstip:Motoshirou, Motoshirō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Motochan(もとちゃん)Click to speech もとちゃんShiroukun( しろうくん)Click to speech  しろうくんMocchan( もっちゃん)Click to speech  もっちゃん

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

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元四郎- Motoshirou -

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means "origin, beginning, former, ex."

Name ideas examples

  • Origin, Source - To signify the beginning of a new life.

  • Head, Chief - To signify the importance of the baby in the family.

  • Long, Elder - To signify the baby's place as the eldest in the family.

  • People, Crowd - To signify the baby's place in the community.

means "four."

  • Four - The number four.

  • Four Times - Four times or four degrees.

  • Four Directions - The four cardinal directions.

  • Ten O'Clock - An old way of referring to 10am (the hour of the snake) or 10pm (the hour of the boar).

Name ideas examples

  • Four - Symbolizing the four directions of the world, four can represent a baby's journey in life.

  • Four Times - Representing the four stages of life, four times can symbolize the growth and development of a baby.

  • Ten O'Clock - Representing the start of a new journey, ten o'clock can symbolize the beginning of a baby's life.

means "young man, son-in-law."

  • Man - A male adult.

  • Son - A male child, especially a son.

  • Husband - A married man.

  • Young Man - A young male.

Name ideas examples

  • Man - A strong and noble name for a baby boy.

  • Son - This kanji that symbolizes the bond between a father and son.

  • Husband - This kanji that symbolizes the commitment of a man to his family.

  • Young Man - This kanji that symbolizes the potential of a young man.

元士郎- Motoshirou -

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means "origin, beginning, former, ex."

Name ideas examples

  • Origin, Source - To signify the beginning of a new life.

  • Head, Chief - To signify the importance of the baby in the family.

  • Long, Elder - To signify the baby's place as the eldest in the family.

  • People, Crowd - To signify the baby's place in the community.

means "samurai, warrior, gentleman."

  • Adult Male - Refers to an adult male.

  • Official - Refers to a mid-level official or an official in charge of a court.

  • Duty - Refers to performing duties or serving in an official capacity.

  • Scholar - Refers to a person with excellent knowledge and learning.

  • Gentleman - Refers to a respectable man. It is also a term of endearment for men.

  • Samurai - Refers to a warrior.

  • Qualified Person - Refers to a person with certain qualifications or skills.

Name ideas examples

  • A Man Of Knowledge And Wisdom - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great intelligence and understanding.

  • A Man Of Honor - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great integrity and respect.

  • A Man Of Distinction - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great accomplishment and success.

  • A Man Of Courage - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great bravery and strength.

  • A Man Of Virtue - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great morality and righteousness.

  • A Man Of Justice - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great fairness and justice.

  • A Man Of Loyalty - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great loyalty and dedication.

means "young man, son-in-law."

  • Man - A male adult.

  • Son - A male child, especially a son.

  • Husband - A married man.

  • Young Man - A young male.

Name ideas examples

  • Man - A strong and noble name for a baby boy.

  • Son - This kanji that symbolizes the bond between a father and son.

  • Husband - This kanji that symbolizes the commitment of a man to his family.

  • Young Man - This kanji that symbolizes the potential of a young man.

心士郎- Motoshirou -

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means "heart, mind, spirit."

  • Heart - An organ that circulates blood.

  • Feelings - Emotions and mental state.

  • Center - The middle, the core, the central point.

Name ideas examples

  • Heart - Symbolizing love, courage, and strength.

  • Feelings - Representing emotion, sensitivity, and understanding.

  • Center - Signifying balance, stability, and focus.

means "samurai, warrior, gentleman."

  • Adult Male - Refers to an adult male.

  • Official - Refers to a mid-level official or an official in charge of a court.

  • Duty - Refers to performing duties or serving in an official capacity.

  • Scholar - Refers to a person with excellent knowledge and learning.

  • Gentleman - Refers to a respectable man. It is also a term of endearment for men.

  • Samurai - Refers to a warrior.

  • Qualified Person - Refers to a person with certain qualifications or skills.

Name ideas examples

  • A Man Of Knowledge And Wisdom - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great intelligence and understanding.

  • A Man Of Honor - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great integrity and respect.

  • A Man Of Distinction - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great accomplishment and success.

  • A Man Of Courage - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great bravery and strength.

  • A Man Of Virtue - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great morality and righteousness.

  • A Man Of Justice - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great fairness and justice.

  • A Man Of Loyalty - It implies that the child will grow up to be a person of great loyalty and dedication.

means "young man, son-in-law."

  • Man - A male adult.

  • Son - A male child, especially a son.

  • Husband - A married man.

  • Young Man - A young male.

Name ideas examples

  • Man - A strong and noble name for a baby boy.

  • Son - This kanji that symbolizes the bond between a father and son.

  • Husband - This kanji that symbolizes the commitment of a man to his family.

  • Young Man - This kanji that symbolizes the potential of a young man.

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