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Onitarou
Onitarou- Gender:Male
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:おにたろう - :オニタロウ
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Onichan(おにちゃん)
Tarocchi( たろっち)Onikun( おにくん)
Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Onitarou."
鬼太郎- Onitarou -
鬼 means "demon, monster, supernatural."
Demon - The soul of the dead; ghost; spirit.
Monster - A Supernatural Creature; specter.
Supernatural - Having Unfathomable Power; mysterious force.
Huge - Extraordinarily large.
Imaginative - A creature of the imagination.
Ogre - An imaginary creature with human form and two horns.
Outstanding - Superhuman; beyond human ability.
Powerful - Possessing great strength and courage.
Name ideas examples
Demon - The sacred connects us to what is highest and most meaningful. May your child honor what is sacred and seek higher meaning.
Monster - Monster represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the monster's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Supernatural - Being supernatural represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be supernatural, letting this quality guide their path.
Brave - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
Cruel - Understanding cruelty teaches the importance of kindness and compassion. May your child be kind, not cruel, and stand against cruelty in the world.
Huge - Huge - Extraordinarily large - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of huge throughout life.
Imaginative - Being imaginative represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be imaginative, letting this quality guide their path.
Ogre - The oni (ogre) in Japanese folklore can represent fearsome power and protective force. May your child be formidable in defense of good.
Outstanding - Being outstanding represents excellence, standing apart, and notable achievement. May your child be outstanding in character and contribution.
Powerful - Being powerful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be powerful, letting this quality guide their path.
太 means "thick, great, very."
Bold - Describes someone who is daring.
Grand - Magnificent; impressive; principal.
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.
郎 means "man, official title, place name."
Place Name - A place in the Lu state during the Spring and Autumn period.
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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