How do you pronounce Ryōtarō?

Ryoh-tah-roh, IPA /ɾʲoːtaɾoː/.

What is the origin of the name Ryōtarō?

Ryōtarō is a Masculine name from Japanese (East Asian).

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Ryōtarō

Q: What does the name Ryōtarō mean?

Bright, clear dragon son.. Ryōtarō is a common name element for legendary dragon figures in Japanese folklore, symbolizing strength and wisdom.

龍太郎

Ryoh-tah-roh · /ɾʲoːtaɾoː/

MasculineJapaneseEast AsianRegional

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Meaning

Bright, clear dragon son.

Legacy

Ryōtarō is a common name element for legendary dragon figures in Japanese folklore, symbolizing strength and wisdom.

Known for

Ryōtarō is a classic and well-regarded name in Japan, commonly found across multiple generations, though less frequent globally than names like Kenji or Hiroshi.

dragon

The images that carry it

🐉

The dragon emoji directly links to the 'ryō' element, meaning dragon, symbolizing strength and ancient power.

🌟

The star emoji represents 'tarō' often implying a bright or shining quality, reflecting the aspiration for a son to be brilliant.

💪

The flexing bicep emoji denotes the strength and powerful nature often associated with dragons and heroic figures in Japanese naming conventions.

🇯🇵

The flag of Japan emoji immediately identifies the cultural origin and strong ties of the name to Japanese heritage.

What it asks of you

Moral

Act with honor and protect the vulnerable.

Character

Embodies a spirited and resolute nature.

Mindset

Approaches challenges with courage and integrity.

Wander further

Kindred meaningsArjun Ryōta Priyokumar Rukhsana Dilini Alina

Same languageYuki Haruto Yūho Kintarō Kishin Rimi

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