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Japanese boy(male) nameTokuo
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:とくお
  • Katakanatip:トクオ
  • English Syllablestip:to-ku-o (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:to-ku-o (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Tokuo
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Tocchan(とっちゃん)Click to speech とっちゃんOukun( おうくん)Click to speech  おうくんTokutan( とくたん)Click to speech  とくたん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 6 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 "Tokuo," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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督夫- Tokuo -

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means "supervise, watch, urge."

Name ideas examples

  • Supervise - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.

  • Watch - Watching represents vigilance, attention, and careful observation. May your child watch wisely and learn from observation.

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

  • Urge - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

  • Chief - Chief - A Leader; the head of a group - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chief throughout life.

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

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

means "husband, man, worker."

Name ideas examples

  • Husband - Husband - A married man - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of husband throughout life.

  • Man - Man represents strength, responsibility, and the masculine principle of action. May your child embody masculine virtues—strength, responsibility, and protective action.

  • Worker - Work represents purposeful effort, contribution, and the dignity of labor. May your child find meaningful work, contributing with dignity and purpose.

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

徳夫- Tokuo -

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means "virtue, morality, grace."

Name ideas examples

  • Virtue - Virtue represents moral excellence and the inner strength that comes from living righteously. May your child cultivate virtue as their greatest treasure, more precious than gold or fame.

  • Morality - Morality - Ethical Conduct; righteousness - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of morality throughout life.

  • Grace - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.

  • 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.

  • Profit - Profit represents gain, benefit, and positive return on effort. May your child profit from their efforts while benefiting others.

means "husband, man, worker."

Name ideas examples

  • Husband - Husband - A married man - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of husband throughout life.

  • Man - Man represents strength, responsibility, and the masculine principle of action. May your child embody masculine virtues—strength, responsibility, and protective action.

  • Worker - Work represents purposeful effort, contribution, and the dignity of labor. May your child find meaningful work, contributing with dignity and purpose.

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

徳雄- Tokuo -

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means "virtue, morality, grace."

Name ideas examples

  • Virtue - Virtue represents moral excellence and the inner strength that comes from living righteously. May your child cultivate virtue as their greatest treasure, more precious than gold or fame.

  • Morality - Morality - Ethical Conduct; righteousness - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of morality throughout life.

  • Grace - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.

  • 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.

  • Profit - Profit represents gain, benefit, and positive return on effort. May your child profit from their efforts while benefiting others.

means "male, superior, strong."

Name ideas examples

  • Male - The masculine represents strength, protection, and active energy. May your child embody vigorous strength of character.

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

  • Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.

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

得夫- Tokuo -

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means "obtain, gain, understand."

Name ideas examples

  • Obtain - Obtain - To Get; to acquire - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of obtain throughout life.

  • Gain - Gain - To Earn; to profit - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gain throughout life.

  • Understand - Understanding represents wisdom, empathy, and deep comprehension. May your child understand others deeply and be understood in return.

  • Profit - Profit represents gain, benefit, and positive return on effort. May your child profit from their efforts while benefiting others.

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

means "husband, man, worker."

Name ideas examples

  • Husband - Husband - A married man - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of husband throughout life.

  • Man - Man represents strength, responsibility, and the masculine principle of action. May your child embody masculine virtues—strength, responsibility, and protective action.

  • Worker - Work represents purposeful effort, contribution, and the dignity of labor. May your child find meaningful work, contributing with dignity and purpose.

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

東九男- Tokuo -

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means "east, orient, master."

  • East - The direction of sunrise.

  • Orient - The eastern regions.

  • Master - A Host; the head of a household.

  • Region - The area east of Hakone. Kanto region.

Name ideas examples

  • East - East is where the sun rises, symbolizing new beginnings and enlightenment. May your child face east with hope, embracing new beginnings and wisdom.

  • Orient - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.

  • Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.

  • Region - Regions represent territory, belonging, and one's sphere of influence. May your child make their region of influence a better place.

means "nine, nine times, many."

Name ideas examples

  • Nine - Nine (九) is the highest single digit, representing completion, longevity, and imperial power. May your child reach the heights of achievement, complete and long-lived like the sacred number nine.

  • Nine 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.

  • Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

  • Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.

means "man, son, vigorous person."

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.

  • Manly Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

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

  • Vigorous Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

督男- Tokuo -

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means "supervise, watch, urge."

Name ideas examples

  • Supervise - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.

  • Watch - Watching represents vigilance, attention, and careful observation. May your child watch wisely and learn from observation.

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

  • Urge - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

  • Chief - Chief - A Leader; the head of a group - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chief throughout life.

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

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

means "man, son, vigorous person."

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.

  • Manly Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

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

  • Vigorous Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

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