Takuro
Meaningoften pioneering son · Japanese
Takuro is a Japanese boy name often meaning “pioneering 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 funTakuro doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 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 Takuro
Takuro is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often pioneering 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 Takuro 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 Takuro
What does the name Takuro mean?
Takuro means “often pioneering son” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Takuji (“often pioneering second son”), Takuma (“often pioneering truth”), Takuto (“often pioneering person”) and Takuya (“often pioneering”).
What is the origin of the name Takuro?
Takuro is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Takuro a boy or girl name?
Takuro is a boy name.
What names are similar to Takuro?
If you like Takuro, you might also like Takuji, Takuma, Takuto and Takuya.
What should I know before naming my baby Takuro?
Takuro is a Japanese boy name often meaning “pioneering 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.