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Teruo
Teruo- Gender:Male
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:てるお - :テルオ
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Terukun(てるくん)
Teruchan( てるちゃん)Tecchan( てっちゃん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. 
See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname: 
Teruo
Kanji Names & Meanings - 20 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 "Teruo," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
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映夫- Teruo -
映 means "reflect, project, shine."
Reflection, Reflecting - To reflect light or color, creating a vivid and bright image.
Projection, Projecting - To project an image or shape onto another surface.
Name ideas examples
Reflection - To reflect the beauty and brightness of the baby's personality.
Radiance - To signify the baby's inner light and joy.
Vivid - To represent the baby's unique and vibrant spirit.
夫 means "husband, man, male."
Husband - A married man who is the spouse of a wife.
Man - An adult male.
Laborer - A man who engages in physical labor.
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光夫- Teruo -
光 means "light, radiance."
Light - Brightness, illumination, to shine, to sparkle.
Honor - Fame, reputation, glory.
Scene - Appearance, state.
Blessing - Benefit, grace.
Time - Moment, date.
Respect - Showing respect for another's actions. e.g. 光臨(visit)
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夫 means "husband, man, male."
Husband - A married man who is the spouse of a wife.
Man - An adult male.
Laborer - A man who engages in physical labor.
Name ideas examples
晃生- Teruo -
晃 means "brightness, brilliance, clearness."
Bright - Emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts.
Shining - Emitting or reflecting light brightly.
Glowing - Emitting or reflecting light steadily and brightly.
Clear - Easily seen, heard, or understood
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生 means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."
To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.
To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.
Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.
To Grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.
Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.
Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.
Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.
Student - Student, pupil, disciple.
Name ideas examples
Alive - Symbolizing life and vitality.
Life - Representing the preciousness of life.
Living - Signifying the joy of living.
To Live - Encouraging the baby to live life to the fullest.
To Produce - Inspiring the baby to create and innovate.
To Grow - Reminding the baby to keep growing and learning.
Pure - Wishing the baby to remain pure and innocent.
Scholar - Honoring the baby’s intelligence and knowledge.
Student - Encouraging the baby to pursue knowledge.
昭夫- Teruo -
昭 means "shining, bright, luminous."
Clear - Easily seen or understood
Bright - Giving off or reflecting a lot of light
Obvious - Easily seen or understood
Name ideas examples
Illuminating - Shedding light on a situation, making something clear or understandable.
Radiant - Bright and cheerful, full of life and energy.
Apparent - Easily seen or understood, obvious.
夫 means "husband, man, male."
Husband - A married man who is the spouse of a wife.
Man - An adult male.
Laborer - A man who engages in physical labor.
Name ideas examples
昭雄- Teruo -
昭 means "shining, bright, luminous."
Clear - Easily seen or understood
Bright - Giving off or reflecting a lot of light
Obvious - Easily seen or understood
Name ideas examples
Illuminating - Shedding light on a situation, making something clear or understandable.
Radiant - Bright and cheerful, full of life and energy.
Apparent - Easily seen or understood, obvious.
雄 means "male, masculine."
Male Animal - A male animal, usually referring to a dominant male in a species.
Male Plant - A male plant, usually referring to a plant with male reproductive organs.
Superior - To be better than others, to be superior in some way.
Outstanding Person - A person who is outstanding in some way, usually referring to someone who is highly skilled or talented.
Strong - To be powerful, brave, and forceful.
Prosperous - To be full of energy and vigor.
Name ideas examples
Superior - To give the baby a name that implies they are better than others, to be superior in some way.
Outstanding Person - To give the baby a name that implies they are outstanding in some way, usually referring to someone who is highly skilled or talented.
Strong - To give the baby a name that implies they are powerful, brave, and forceful.
Prosperous - To give the baby a name that implies they are full of energy and vigor.
映雄- Teruo -
映 means "reflect, project, shine."
Reflection, Reflecting - To reflect light or color, creating a vivid and bright image.
Projection, Projecting - To project an image or shape onto another surface.
Name ideas examples
Reflection - To reflect the beauty and brightness of the baby's personality.
Radiance - To signify the baby's inner light and joy.
Vivid - To represent the baby's unique and vibrant spirit.
雄 means "male, masculine."
Male Animal - A male animal, usually referring to a dominant male in a species.
Male Plant - A male plant, usually referring to a plant with male reproductive organs.
Superior - To be better than others, to be superior in some way.
Outstanding Person - A person who is outstanding in some way, usually referring to someone who is highly skilled or talented.
Strong - To be powerful, brave, and forceful.
Prosperous - To be full of energy and vigor.
Name ideas examples
Superior - To give the baby a name that implies they are better than others, to be superior in some way.
Outstanding Person - To give the baby a name that implies they are outstanding in some way, usually referring to someone who is highly skilled or talented.
Strong - To give the baby a name that implies they are powerful, brave, and forceful.
Prosperous - To give the baby a name that implies they are full of energy and vigor.
晃央- Teruo -
晃 means "brightness, brilliance, clearness."
Bright - Emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts.
Shining - Emitting or reflecting light brightly.
Glowing - Emitting or reflecting light steadily and brightly.
Clear - Easily seen, heard, or understood
Name ideas examples
央 means "center, middle, nucleus."
Middle, Center - Refers to the middle point or center of something.
Vividness - Refers to the vividness or clarity of something.
Harmony - Refers to the harmonious sound or balance of something.
Name ideas examples
Middle, Center - Refers to the idea of being the center of attention or the focus of the family.
End, Cease - Refers to the idea of bringing an end to suffering or hardship.
Vividness - Refers to the idea of being bright and full of life.
Harmony - Refers to the idea of bringing peace and balance to the family.
暉凰- Teruo -
暉 means "radiance, shine, brilliance."
Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.
Glitter - To sparkle or shine brightly.
Radiance - A bright, glowing light or aura.
Light - A source of illumination, or the visible part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Name ideas examples
凰 means "phoenix, bird of legend."
Phoenix - A legendary bird that is said to appear during auspicious occasions. Male Phoenix
Name ideas examples
Auspicious - Symbolizing good luck and fortune.
Legendary - Representing something that is extraordinary and remarkable.
Courageous - Symbolizing strength and bravery.
煌雄- Teruo -
煌 means "glitter, sparkle, shine."
Bright - Having a lot of light
Radiant - Emitting or reflecting light
Glittering - Sparkling or shining brightly.
Glowing - Emitting a steady, bright light.
Name ideas examples
Bright - Suggesting a cheerful, positive outlook on life.
Radiant - Conveying a sense of inner beauty and joy.
Glittering - Suggesting a life full of sparkle and excitement.
Glowing - Suggesting a life of warmth and light.
雄 means "male, masculine."
Male Animal - A male animal, usually referring to a dominant male in a species.
Male Plant - A male plant, usually referring to a plant with male reproductive organs.
Superior - To be better than others, to be superior in some way.
Outstanding Person - A person who is outstanding in some way, usually referring to someone who is highly skilled or talented.
Strong - To be powerful, brave, and forceful.
Prosperous - To be full of energy and vigor.
Name ideas examples
Superior - To give the baby a name that implies they are better than others, to be superior in some way.
Outstanding Person - To give the baby a name that implies they are outstanding in some way, usually referring to someone who is highly skilled or talented.
Strong - To give the baby a name that implies they are powerful, brave, and forceful.
Prosperous - To give the baby a name that implies they are full of energy and vigor.
照凰- Teruo -
照 means "shine, illuminate, reflect."
Shine, Illuminate - To shine or cast light on something. To be brightly shining or glowing.
Compare, Match - To compare or match two things. To look at them side by side.
Photograph - To take a photograph.
Embarrassment - To feel embarrassed or ashamed.
Name ideas examples
Bright - This kanji conveys the idea of brightness and radiance, suggesting a baby who will bring light and joy to the world.
Illuminate - This kanji can also be interpreted as “illuminate”, suggesting a baby who will bring clarity and understanding to the world.
Compare - This kanji can also be interpreted as “compare”, suggesting a baby who will bring insight and wisdom to the world.
凰 means "phoenix, bird of legend."
Phoenix - A legendary bird that is said to appear during auspicious occasions. Male Phoenix
Name ideas examples
Auspicious - Symbolizing good luck and fortune.
Legendary - Representing something that is extraordinary and remarkable.
Courageous - Symbolizing strength and bravery.
照夫- Teruo -
照 means "shine, illuminate, reflect."
Shine, Illuminate - To shine or cast light on something. To be brightly shining or glowing.
Compare, Match - To compare or match two things. To look at them side by side.
Photograph - To take a photograph.
Embarrassment - To feel embarrassed or ashamed.
Name ideas examples
Bright - This kanji conveys the idea of brightness and radiance, suggesting a baby who will bring light and joy to the world.
Illuminate - This kanji can also be interpreted as “illuminate”, suggesting a baby who will bring clarity and understanding to the world.
Compare - This kanji can also be interpreted as “compare”, suggesting a baby who will bring insight and wisdom to the world.
夫 means "husband, man, male."
Husband - A married man who is the spouse of a wife.
Man - An adult male.
Laborer - A man who engages in physical labor.
Name ideas examples
照央- Teruo -
照 means "shine, illuminate, reflect."
Shine, Illuminate - To shine or cast light on something. To be brightly shining or glowing.
Compare, Match - To compare or match two things. To look at them side by side.
Photograph - To take a photograph.
Embarrassment - To feel embarrassed or ashamed.
Name ideas examples
Bright - This kanji conveys the idea of brightness and radiance, suggesting a baby who will bring light and joy to the world.
Illuminate - This kanji can also be interpreted as “illuminate”, suggesting a baby who will bring clarity and understanding to the world.
Compare - This kanji can also be interpreted as “compare”, suggesting a baby who will bring insight and wisdom to the world.
央 means "center, middle, nucleus."
Middle, Center - Refers to the middle point or center of something.
Vividness - Refers to the vividness or clarity of something.
Harmony - Refers to the harmonious sound or balance of something.
Name ideas examples
Middle, Center - Refers to the idea of being the center of attention or the focus of the family.
End, Cease - Refers to the idea of bringing an end to suffering or hardship.
Vividness - Refers to the idea of being bright and full of life.
Harmony - Refers to the idea of bringing peace and balance to the family.
照生- Teruo -
照 means "shine, illuminate, reflect."
Shine, Illuminate - To shine or cast light on something. To be brightly shining or glowing.
Compare, Match - To compare or match two things. To look at them side by side.
Photograph - To take a photograph.
Embarrassment - To feel embarrassed or ashamed.
Name ideas examples
Bright - This kanji conveys the idea of brightness and radiance, suggesting a baby who will bring light and joy to the world.
Illuminate - This kanji can also be interpreted as “illuminate”, suggesting a baby who will bring clarity and understanding to the world.
Compare - This kanji can also be interpreted as “compare”, suggesting a baby who will bring insight and wisdom to the world.
生 means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."
To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.
To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.
Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.
To Grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.
Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.
Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.
Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.
Student - Student, pupil, disciple.
Name ideas examples
Alive - Symbolizing life and vitality.
Life - Representing the preciousness of life.
Living - Signifying the joy of living.
To Live - Encouraging the baby to live life to the fullest.
To Produce - Inspiring the baby to create and innovate.
To Grow - Reminding the baby to keep growing and learning.
Pure - Wishing the baby to remain pure and innocent.
Scholar - Honoring the baby’s intelligence and knowledge.
Student - Encouraging the baby to pursue knowledge.
照男- Teruo -
照 means "shine, illuminate, reflect."
Shine, Illuminate - To shine or cast light on something. To be brightly shining or glowing.
Compare, Match - To compare or match two things. To look at them side by side.
Photograph - To take a photograph.
Embarrassment - To feel embarrassed or ashamed.
Name ideas examples
Bright - This kanji conveys the idea of brightness and radiance, suggesting a baby who will bring light and joy to the world.
Illuminate - This kanji can also be interpreted as “illuminate”, suggesting a baby who will bring clarity and understanding to the world.
Compare - This kanji can also be interpreted as “compare”, suggesting a baby who will bring insight and wisdom to the world.
男 means "man, male."
Man - A male person.
Son - A male offspring of a parent.
Vigorous Person - Someone who is full of energy and vitality.
Masculine Person - Someone who has qualities traditionally associated with men.
Name ideas examples
照郎- Teruo -
照 means "shine, illuminate, reflect."
Shine, Illuminate - To shine or cast light on something. To be brightly shining or glowing.
Compare, Match - To compare or match two things. To look at them side by side.
Photograph - To take a photograph.
Embarrassment - To feel embarrassed or ashamed.
Name ideas examples
Bright - This kanji conveys the idea of brightness and radiance, suggesting a baby who will bring light and joy to the world.
Illuminate - This kanji can also be interpreted as “illuminate”, suggesting a baby who will bring clarity and understanding to the world.
Compare - This kanji can also be interpreted as “compare”, suggesting a baby who will bring insight and wisdom to the world.
郎 means "young man, son-in-law."
Name ideas examples
照雄- Teruo -
照 means "shine, illuminate, reflect."
Shine, Illuminate - To shine or cast light on something. To be brightly shining or glowing.
Compare, Match - To compare or match two things. To look at them side by side.
Photograph - To take a photograph.
Embarrassment - To feel embarrassed or ashamed.
Name ideas examples
Bright - This kanji conveys the idea of brightness and radiance, suggesting a baby who will bring light and joy to the world.
Illuminate - This kanji can also be interpreted as “illuminate”, suggesting a baby who will bring clarity and understanding to the world.
Compare - This kanji can also be interpreted as “compare”, suggesting a baby who will bring insight and wisdom to the world.
雄 means "male, masculine."
Male Animal - A male animal, usually referring to a dominant male in a species.
Male Plant - A male plant, usually referring to a plant with male reproductive organs.
Superior - To be better than others, to be superior in some way.
Outstanding Person - A person who is outstanding in some way, usually referring to someone who is highly skilled or talented.
Strong - To be powerful, brave, and forceful.
Prosperous - To be full of energy and vigor.
Name ideas examples
Superior - To give the baby a name that implies they are better than others, to be superior in some way.
Outstanding Person - To give the baby a name that implies they are outstanding in some way, usually referring to someone who is highly skilled or talented.
Strong - To give the baby a name that implies they are powerful, brave, and forceful.
Prosperous - To give the baby a name that implies they are full of energy and vigor.
輝夫- Teruo -
輝 means "radiance, brilliance."
Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.
Illuminate - To light up, to make something visible or clear.
Glow - To emit a steady, bright light.
Radiance - A bright, glowing light.
Splendor - Magnificent and dazzling beauty.
Name ideas examples
Shine - To bring brightness and joy to the world.
Illuminate - To bring clarity and understanding to the world.
Glow - To bring warmth and comfort to the world.
Radiance - To bring beauty and light to the world.
Splendor - To bring grandeur and magnificence to the world.
夫 means "husband, man, male."
Husband - A married man who is the spouse of a wife.
Man - An adult male.
Laborer - A man who engages in physical labor.
Name ideas examples
輝央- Teruo -
輝 means "radiance, brilliance."
Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.
Illuminate - To light up, to make something visible or clear.
Glow - To emit a steady, bright light.
Radiance - A bright, glowing light.
Splendor - Magnificent and dazzling beauty.
Name ideas examples
Shine - To bring brightness and joy to the world.
Illuminate - To bring clarity and understanding to the world.
Glow - To bring warmth and comfort to the world.
Radiance - To bring beauty and light to the world.
Splendor - To bring grandeur and magnificence to the world.
央 means "center, middle, nucleus."
Middle, Center - Refers to the middle point or center of something.
Vividness - Refers to the vividness or clarity of something.
Harmony - Refers to the harmonious sound or balance of something.
Name ideas examples
Middle, Center - Refers to the idea of being the center of attention or the focus of the family.
End, Cease - Refers to the idea of bringing an end to suffering or hardship.
Vividness - Refers to the idea of being bright and full of life.
Harmony - Refers to the idea of bringing peace and balance to the family.
輝男- Teruo -
輝 means "radiance, brilliance."
Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.
Illuminate - To light up, to make something visible or clear.
Glow - To emit a steady, bright light.
Radiance - A bright, glowing light.
Splendor - Magnificent and dazzling beauty.
Name ideas examples
Shine - To bring brightness and joy to the world.
Illuminate - To bring clarity and understanding to the world.
Glow - To bring warmth and comfort to the world.
Radiance - To bring beauty and light to the world.
Splendor - To bring grandeur and magnificence to the world.
男 means "man, male."
Man - A male person.
Son - A male offspring of a parent.
Vigorous Person - Someone who is full of energy and vitality.
Masculine Person - Someone who has qualities traditionally associated with men.
Name ideas examples
輝雄- Teruo -
輝 means "radiance, brilliance."
Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.
Illuminate - To light up, to make something visible or clear.
Glow - To emit a steady, bright light.
Radiance - A bright, glowing light.
Splendor - Magnificent and dazzling beauty.
Name ideas examples
Shine - To bring brightness and joy to the world.
Illuminate - To bring clarity and understanding to the world.
Glow - To bring warmth and comfort to the world.
Radiance - To bring beauty and light to the world.
Splendor - To bring grandeur and magnificence to the world.
雄 means "male, masculine."
Male Animal - A male animal, usually referring to a dominant male in a species.
Male Plant - A male plant, usually referring to a plant with male reproductive organs.
Superior - To be better than others, to be superior in some way.
Outstanding Person - A person who is outstanding in some way, usually referring to someone who is highly skilled or talented.
Strong - To be powerful, brave, and forceful.
Prosperous - To be full of energy and vigor.
Name ideas examples
Superior - To give the baby a name that implies they are better than others, to be superior in some way.
Outstanding Person - To give the baby a name that implies they are outstanding in some way, usually referring to someone who is highly skilled or talented.
Strong - To give the baby a name that implies they are powerful, brave, and forceful.
Prosperous - To give the baby a name that implies they are full of energy and vigor.
Real Persons
The list contains people mentioned in Wikipedia. All JP links are in Japanese only. Sorry!
- 鈴木 輝雄 Japanese politician (2000- )
JP - 坂本 照雄 Japanese keirin cyclist (1972-2012) JP
- 岩本 輝雄 Japanese association football player (1972- ) EN JP
- 江田 照男 (1972- ) JP
- 小野 輝男 Japanese physicist (1967- ) JP
- 藤井 輝夫 Japanese engineer, President of the University of Tokyo (1964- ) EN JP
- 美延 映夫 Japanese politician (1961- ) JP
- 三枝 照雄 Japanese mountaineer (1958-1989) JP
- 雨宮 照雄 Japanese economist (1951- ) JP
- 可知 照生 Japanese businessman (1951- ) JP
- 岡野 光夫 Japanese researcher (1949- ) JP
- 会田 照夫 Japanese baseball player (1947-2021) JP
- 木瀬 照雄 (1947- ) JP
- 鈴木 照雄 Japanese baseball player (1946- ) JP
- 清水 照夫 Japanese actor (1946- ) JP
- 川村 晃生 (1946- ) JP
- 下村 輝夫 Japanese teacher (1945- ) JP
- 土肥 昭夫 Japanese mammalogist (1944- ) JP
- 二村 昭雄 Japanese association football player (1943- ) EN JP
- 松本 照夫 Japanese baseball player (1943-1992) JP
- 奥村 昭夫 (1943-2011) JP
- 中村 照夫 Japanese jazz bassist and producer (1942- ) EN JP
- 川村 輝夫 (1942- ) JP
- 浜田 輝男 (1941-2000) JP
- 長谷川 輝夫 Japanese historian (1941- ) JP
- 小坂 照男 Japanese boxer (1940-2019) JP
- 村椿 輝雄 Japanese baseball player (1940- ) JP
- 松田 輝雄 (1940- ) JP
- 矢島 輝夫 Japanese writer (1939-1999) EN JP
- 並木 輝男 Japanese baseball player (1938-1988) JP
- 関口 照生 Japanese photographer (1938- ) JP
- 村上 輝夫 Japanese table tennis player (1938-2013) EN JP
- 吉田 輝雄 Japanese actor (1936- ) JP
- 松山 照雄 Japanese boxer (1934- ) JP
- 江崎 照雄 Japanese baseball player (1934-2016) JP
- 松浦 輝夫 alpinist (1934-2015) JP
- 田中 照雄 Japanese baseball player (1933-1972) JP
- 松山 照夫 Japanese actor (1932- ) JP
- 桜井 輝夫 (1931- ) JP
- 石原 照夫 Japanese baseball player (1929-2006) JP
- 上村 映雄 Japanese bhikkhu (1929-2012) JP
- 近藤 照男 (1929-2006) JP
- 土井 輝夫 Japanese legal scholar (1925- ) JP
- 横井 輝男 (1920-2000) JP
- 中村 照夫 Imperial Japanese Army soldier (1919-1979) EN JP
- 橋本 輝雄 Japanese jockey (1915-2001) JP
- 東條 輝雄 Japanese businessperson (1914-2012) JP
- 渡辺 輝雄 (1913-1998) JP
- 竹内 照夫 Japanese philosopher (1910-1982) JP
- 上野 照夫 Japanese teacher (1907-1976) JP
- 佐藤 輝夫 Japanese translator (1899-1994) JP
- 長谷川 輝雄 person (1896-1926) JP
- 秋山 輝男 Japanese admiral (1891-1943) JP
- 秋山 光夫 Japanese historian (1888-1977) JP
- 明石 照男 Japanese businessperson (1881-1956) JP
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