Seitaro
Meaningoften sincere eldest son · Japanese
Seitaro is a Japanese boy name often meaning “sincere eldest son”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Word funSeitaro doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Seitaro
Seitaro is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often sincere eldest son”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Seitaro at school.
Origin:Japanese names
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Questions about the name Seitaro
What does the name Seitaro mean?
Seitaro means “often sincere eldest son” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Sincere (“sincere”), Seiji (“often sincere second son”), Atsuhiro (“often sincere and broad”) and Atsuo (“often sincere man”).
What is the origin of the name Seitaro?
Seitaro is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Seitaro a boy or girl name?
Seitaro is a boy name.
What names are similar to Seitaro?
If you like Seitaro, you might also like Sincere, Seiji, Atsuhiro and Atsuo.
What should I know before naming my baby Seitaro?
Seitaro is a Japanese boy name often meaning “sincere eldest son”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.