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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameTeruo
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:てるお
  • Katakanatip:テルオ
  • English transcriptionstip:Teruo
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Terukun(てるくん)Click to speech てるくんTeruchan( てるちゃん)Click to speech  てるちゃんTecchan( てっちゃん)Click to speech  てっちゃん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

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

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 -

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means "reflect, project, shine."

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.

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

  • Husband - This kanji that symbolizes a strong and loving relationship between a man and a woman.

  • Man - This kanji that symbolizes strength, courage, and resilience.

  • Laborer - This kanji that symbolizes hard work and dedication.

光夫- Teruo -

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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)

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Symbolizing brightness, hope, and optimism.

  • Honor - Representing a life of distinction and respect.

  • Blessing - Signifying a life of abundance and grace.

  • Time - Representing the preciousness of life.

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

  • Husband - This kanji that symbolizes a strong and loving relationship between a man and a woman.

  • Man - This kanji that symbolizes strength, courage, and resilience.

  • Laborer - This kanji that symbolizes hard work and dedication.

晃生- Teruo -

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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

  • Bright - Suggesting a cheerful, optimistic, and hopeful outlook.

  • Shining - Suggesting a bright and positive future.

  • Glowing - Suggesting a warm and loving atmosphere.

  • Clear - Suggesting clarity and understanding.

means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."

  • To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.

  • To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.

  • To Give Birth - Give birth, born, produce, create, occur.

  • 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 -

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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.

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

  • Husband - This kanji that symbolizes a strong and loving relationship between a man and a woman.

  • Man - This kanji that symbolizes strength, courage, and resilience.

  • Laborer - This kanji that symbolizes hard work and dedication.

昭雄- Teruo -

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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.

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 -

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means "reflect, project, shine."

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.

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 -

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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

  • Bright - Suggesting a cheerful, optimistic, and hopeful outlook.

  • Shining - Suggesting a bright and positive future.

  • Glowing - Suggesting a warm and loving atmosphere.

  • Clear - Suggesting clarity and understanding.

means "center, middle, nucleus."

  • Middle, Center - Refers to the middle point or center of something.

  • End, Cease - Refers to the end or cessation 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 -

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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

  • Shine - To bring brightness and joy to the world.

  • Glitter - To bring sparkle and joy to the world.

  • Radiance - To bring a bright and glowing light to the world.

  • Light - To bring illumination and hope to the world.

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 -

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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.

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 -

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means "shine, illuminate, reflect."

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.

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 -

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means "shine, illuminate, reflect."

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.

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

  • Husband - This kanji that symbolizes a strong and loving relationship between a man and a woman.

  • Man - This kanji that symbolizes strength, courage, and resilience.

  • Laborer - This kanji that symbolizes hard work and dedication.

照央- Teruo -

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means "shine, illuminate, reflect."

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.

means "center, middle, nucleus."

  • Middle, Center - Refers to the middle point or center of something.

  • End, Cease - Refers to the end or cessation 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 -

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means "shine, illuminate, reflect."

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.

means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."

  • To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.

  • To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.

  • To Give Birth - Give birth, born, produce, create, occur.

  • 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 -

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means "shine, illuminate, reflect."

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.

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

  • Son - It is a term of endearment and affection for a male child.

  • Vigorous Person - It implies that the child will be strong and full of energy.

  • Manly Person - It implies that the child will grow up to be a strong and confident man.

照郎- Teruo -

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means "shine, illuminate, reflect."

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.

means "young man, son-in-law."

  • Man - A male adult.

  • Son - A male child, especially a son.

  • Husband - A married man.

  • Young Man - A young male.

Name ideas examples

  • Man - A strong and noble name for a baby boy.

  • Son - This kanji that symbolizes the bond between a father and son.

  • Husband - This kanji that symbolizes the commitment of a man to his family.

  • Young Man - This kanji that symbolizes the potential of a young man.

照雄- Teruo -

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means "shine, illuminate, reflect."

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.

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 -

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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.

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

  • Husband - This kanji that symbolizes a strong and loving relationship between a man and a woman.

  • Man - This kanji that symbolizes strength, courage, and resilience.

  • Laborer - This kanji that symbolizes hard work and dedication.

輝央- Teruo -

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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.

means "center, middle, nucleus."

  • Middle, Center - Refers to the middle point or center of something.

  • End, Cease - Refers to the end or cessation 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 -

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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.

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

  • Son - It is a term of endearment and affection for a male child.

  • Vigorous Person - It implies that the child will be strong and full of energy.

  • Manly Person - It implies that the child will grow up to be a strong and confident man.

輝雄- Teruo -

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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.

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.

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