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Japanese boy(male) nameShigetarou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:しげたろう
  • Katakanatip:シゲタロウ
  • English Syllablestip:shi-ge-ta-rou (4)
  • Japanese Moraetip:shi-ge-ta-ro-u (5)
  • English transcriptionstip:Shigetarou, Shigetaro, Shigetaroh, Shigetarō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Shigechan(しげちゃん)Click to speech しげちゃんTarokun( たろくん)Click to speech  たろくんShigetan( しげたん)Click to speech  しげたん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 8 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 "Shigetarou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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繁太郎- Shigetarou -

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means "flourish, prosperous, frequent."

Name ideas examples

  • Flourish - Flourishing represents thriving, growth, and the fullest expression of potential. May your child flourish throughout life, thriving in every season.

  • Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.

  • Frequent - Frequent - Occurring Often; busy and active - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of frequent throughout life.

  • Busy, Complicated - Busy/Complicated - To be busy or complicated - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of busy/complicated throughout life.

  • Horse's Girth - Horses represent vitality, success, and the strength to carry others forward. May your child gallop toward success like a noble horse, carrying others along their journey.

  • Increase, Grow - Growth and increase represent development, expanding, and flourishing. May your child grow and flourish continually.

  • Luxuriant - Luxuriant growth represents abundance, rich development, and flourishing. May your child flourish in abundance.

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.

茂多朗- Shigetarou -

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means "to flourish, prosperous, excellent."

Name ideas examples

  • To Flourish - Flourishing represents thriving, growth, and the fullest expression of potential. May your child flourish throughout life, thriving in every season.

  • Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.

  • Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.

  • Diligent - Diligent - To strive and make an effort - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of diligent throughout life.

  • Thriving - Thriving represents flourishing, abundant growth, and vital health. May your child thrive with abundant vitality.

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.

茂多郎- Shigetarou -

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means "to flourish, prosperous, excellent."

Name ideas examples

  • To Flourish - Flourishing represents thriving, growth, and the fullest expression of potential. May your child flourish throughout life, thriving in every season.

  • Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.

  • Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.

  • Diligent - Diligent - To strive and make an effort - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of diligent throughout life.

  • Thriving - Thriving represents flourishing, abundant growth, and vital health. May your child thrive with abundant vitality.

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.

茂太朗- Shigetarou -

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means "to flourish, prosperous, excellent."

Name ideas examples

  • To Flourish - Flourishing represents thriving, growth, and the fullest expression of potential. May your child flourish throughout life, thriving in every season.

  • Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.

  • Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.

  • Diligent - Diligent - To strive and make an effort - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of diligent throughout life.

  • Thriving - Thriving represents flourishing, abundant growth, and vital health. May your child thrive with abundant vitality.

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.

茂太郎- Shigetarou -

Click to speech しげたろうAdd to First Names FavoritesShare茂太郎 - Shigetarou -Copy 茂太郎

means "to flourish, prosperous, excellent."

Name ideas examples

  • To Flourish - Flourishing represents thriving, growth, and the fullest expression of potential. May your child flourish throughout life, thriving in every season.

  • Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.

  • Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.

  • Diligent - Diligent - To strive and make an effort - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of diligent throughout life.

  • Thriving - Thriving represents flourishing, abundant growth, and vital health. May your child thrive with abundant vitality.

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.

重多郎- Shigetarou -

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means "heavy, important, repeat."

Name ideas examples

  • Heavy - Weight represents significance, responsibility, and the gravity of important matters. May your child carry life's responsibilities with strength and dignity.

  • Important - Important - Significant; serious - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of important throughout life.

  • Repeat - Repeat - To do again; to layer - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of repeat throughout life.

  • Burden - Burden - A heavy load or responsibility - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of burden throughout life.

  • Fearful - Fear signals danger and motivates protection; courage is acting despite fear. May your child face fears with courage, acting rightly despite them.

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

  • Respectful - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

  • Weight - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

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.

重太朗- Shigetarou -

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means "heavy, important, repeat."

Name ideas examples

  • Heavy - Weight represents significance, responsibility, and the gravity of important matters. May your child carry life's responsibilities with strength and dignity.

  • Important - Important - Significant; serious - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of important throughout life.

  • Repeat - Repeat - To do again; to layer - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of repeat throughout life.

  • Burden - Burden - A heavy load or responsibility - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of burden throughout life.

  • Fearful - Fear signals danger and motivates protection; courage is acting despite fear. May your child face fears with courage, acting rightly despite them.

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

  • Respectful - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

  • Weight - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

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.

重太郎- Shigetarou -

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means "heavy, important, repeat."

Name ideas examples

  • Heavy - Weight represents significance, responsibility, and the gravity of important matters. May your child carry life's responsibilities with strength and dignity.

  • Important - Important - Significant; serious - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of important throughout life.

  • Repeat - Repeat - To do again; to layer - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of repeat throughout life.

  • Burden - Burden - A heavy load or responsibility - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of burden throughout life.

  • Fearful - Fear signals danger and motivates protection; courage is acting despite fear. May your child face fears with courage, acting rightly despite them.

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

  • Respectful - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

  • Weight - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

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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