Takehiro
Meaningoften brave and broad · Japanese
Takehiro is a Japanese boy name often meaning “brave and broad”. 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Word funTakehiro doesn't repeat a single letter: 8 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Takehiro would score 15 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
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 Takehiro
Takehiro is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often brave and broad”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Takehiro at school.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese boy names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Rio · river
- Unisex name: Akari · light, brightness
- Boy name: Kenzo · often healthy third son
- Boy name: Kenji · often strong second son
- Unisex name: Ren · often lotus
- Unisex name: Zen · meditation
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
Questions about the name Takehiro
What does the name Takehiro mean?
Takehiro means “often brave and broad” and comes from Japanese. Names built around “brave” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Wyatt (“brave in war”), Everett (“brave as a boar”), Leonardo (“brave as a lion”) and Richard (“brave ruler”).
What is the origin of the name Takehiro?
Takehiro is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Takehiro a boy or girl name?
Takehiro is a boy name.
What names are similar to Takehiro?
If you like Takehiro, you might also like Wyatt, Everett, Leonardo and Richard.
What should I know before naming my baby Takehiro?
Takehiro is a Japanese boy name often meaning “brave and broad”. 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, 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.