Minoru
Meaning of Minoru
Minoru is a male name of Japanese origin. In Japanese, it is pronounced as mee-NOH-roo (/miˈnoʊɡo/). The name Minoru has variations such as Minori. Throughout the years, Minoru has had varying levels of popularity in the United States. In 1939, it was ranked 2159 and given to 11 newborns. The name's popularity fluctuated over the years but remained relatively consistent, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 50 during the early 20th century. Minoru is a unique and distinct name that carries cultural significance and offers a meaningful choice for parents seeking a Japanese-inspired name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as mee-NOH-roo (/miˈnoʊɡo/)
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Notable People Named Minoru
| Minoru Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist known for his work with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, where he has held several championship titles. |
| Minoru Yamasaki was a prominent Japanese-American architect known for designing the original World Trade Center and other large-scale projects. |
| Minoru was an Irish-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse who won two British Classic Races and was owned by King Edward VII. |
| Minoru Yasui was an American lawyer known for challenging laws targeting Japanese Americans during World War II. |
| Minoru Makihara was a prominent Japanese business executive known for his leadership at Mitsubishi Corporation and advocacy for strong US-Japan business relations. |
| Minoru Arakawa is a Japanese businessman known for founding Nintendo of America and co-founding Tetris Online, Inc. |
| Minoru Saitō - Minoru Saito is a renowned Japanese solo yachtsman known for completing eight solo circumnavigations and becoming the oldest person to do so at the age of 77. |
| Minoru Chiaki was a renowned Japanese actor known for his roles in several of Akira Kurosawa's films and as one of Kon Ichikawa's favorite actors. |
| Minoru Mochizuki was a renowned Japanese martial artist and founder of the Yoseikan dojo, with high-ranking dans in Aikido, Jujutsu, Iaido, Judo, Kobudo, Kendo, Karate, and Jojutsu. |
| Minoru Mori was a highly influential building tycoon in Japan, known for his leadership at Mori Building and significant ownership in Sunwood Corporation. |
| Minoru Kawasaki, a Japanese filmmaker born on August 15, 1958, is renowned for his low-budget parody films that showcase surreal humor and traditional practical effects. |
| Minoru Suganuma is a former Japanese football player. |
| Minoru Hatashita - Minoru "Frank" Hatashita was a pioneering Canadian judoka deeply involved in the development and promotion of Judo in Canada, achieving the rank of hachidan and coaching Doug Rogers to a silver medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics. |
| Minoru Takita was a Japanese trade union leader. |
| Minoru Kamata was a Japanese professional baseball second baseman who played for the Osaka/Hanshin Tigers and Kintetsu Buffaloes in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) from 1967 to 1969. |
