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Japanese boy(male) nameTango
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:たんご
  • Katakanatip:タンゴ
  • English Syllablestip:tan-go (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ta-n-go (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Tango
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Tanchan(たんちゃん)Click to speech たんちゃんGocchan( ごっちゃん)Click to speech  ごっちゃんTangokun( たんごくん)Click to speech  たんごくん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Tango," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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坦五- Tango -

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means "flat, calm, clear."

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  • Flat - Flat - Level; even; smooth - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.

  • Calm - Calmness represents inner peace, self-control, and the stillness from which wisdom arises. May your child remain calm in all circumstances, finding peace in the storm.

  • Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.

means "five, five times."

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  • Five - Five represents the five elements, the five senses, and completeness in Japanese philosophy. May your child be complete in all five elements—balanced, sensing, and whole.

  • Five Times - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

端午- Tango -

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means "edge, correct, fraction."

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  • Edge - Edges define boundaries, provide sharpness, and mark where one thing meets another. May your child have the edge to cut through confusion, sharp but not harmful.

  • Correct - Correctness represents accuracy, righteousness, and alignment with truth. May your child always seek what is correct, living in alignment with truth.

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

  • Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.

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

  • Start, Cause, Trigger, Clue, Source - Stars represent hope, guidance, and the eternal connection between heaven and earth. May your child be a guiding star, leading others with wisdom and shining brightly even in darkness.

  • Tan - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

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

means "noon, horse, south."

Name ideas examples

  • Noon - Noon represents the height of activity, clarity, and full illumination. May your child shine brightest when life calls for their full abilities.

  • Horse - The horse (午) symbolizes freedom, vitality, and the spirit of adventure. May your child run free like the horse, full of energy and adventurous spirit.

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

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