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Japanese boy(male) nameRou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ろう
  • Katakanatip:ロウ
  • English Syllablestip:rou (1)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ro-u (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Rou, Ro, low, Rō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Roukun(ろうくん)Click to speech ろうくんRouchan( ろうちゃん)Click to speech  ろうちゃんRoutan( ろうたん)Click to speech  ろうたん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 7 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 "Rou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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means "wolf, fierce."

Name ideas examples

  • Wolf - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

  • Fierce - Fierce - Wild and aggressive - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fierce throughout life.

  • Disorderly or Chaotic - Being disorderly or chaotic represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be disorderly or chaotic, letting this quality guide their path.

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

- Rou -

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Click to speech ろうAdd to First Names FavoritesShare老 - Rou -Copy 老

means "aged, experienced, venerable."

  • Aged - Growing Old; advanced in years; elderly person.

  • Experienced - Having accumulated knowledge through time; seasoned and wise.

  • Venerable - Deserving respect due to age; treated with reverence as an elder.

  • Lao Tzu - A Chinese philosopher, also known as Laozi, whose abbreviated name is "Lao".

  • Laozi - The ancient Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism.

  • Retire - To withdraw from active work due to age.

  • To Age - To grow old, to become elderly.

Name ideas examples

  • Aged - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • Experienced - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

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

  • Lao Tzu - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

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

  • Retire - Retire - To withdraw from active work due to age - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of retire throughout life.

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

- Rou -

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Click to speech ろうAdd to First Names FavoritesShare朗 - Rou -Copy 朗

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.

- Rou -

Click to speech ろうAdd to First Names FavoritesShare楼 - Rou -Copy 楼

means "tower, turret, upper floor."

Name ideas examples

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

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

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

  • Tall Building - Building represents construction, development, and creating lasting value. May your child build things that last, creating value for generations.

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Click to speech ろうAdd to First Names FavoritesShare郎 - Rou -Copy 郎

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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Click to speech ろうAdd to First Names FavoritesShare郞 - Rou -Copy 郞

means "man, son, young man."

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.

  • Son - A son carries the family legacy forward, representing continuation and honor. May your child honor their heritage while forging their own path.

  • Male - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • Official Title - Titles of respect reflect proper relationships and social harmony. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately.

  • Suffix - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

ろう- Rou -

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Uses phonetic hiragana/katakana characters without inherent meaning.

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