Shintaro
Meaning of Shintaro
Shintaro is a male name of Japanese origin. In Japanese, it is pronounced as sheen-TAH-roh (/ʃiːnˈtɑːroʊ/). This unique and distinctive name has gained popularity over the years, with occurrences in the United States ranking as high as 8114 in 1990. The variations of Shintaro include Shin and Taro. Shintaro carries a strong cultural association with Japan, evoking images of tradition and strength. Its meaning reflects its origins, with "shin" meaning "truth" or "new" and "taro" being a common Japanese suffix for boys' names. Considered a rare gem among baby names, Shintaro offers an opportunity to embrace the beauty and depth of Japanese culture while bestowing a truly distinctive name upon your child.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as sheen-TAH-roh (/ʃiːnˈtɑːroʊ/)
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Notable People Named Shintaro
| Shintaro Ishihara was a Japanese politician and writer who served as Governor of Tokyo and was known for his ultranationalist views and controversial remarks. |
| Shintarō Arakawa is a Japanese linguist known for his expertise in the extinct Tangut language. |
| Shintaro Abe was a prominent Japanese politician and former foreign minister, known as the father of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. |
| Shintaro Tsuji is a Japanese entrepreneur and the founder of Sanrio, a merchandise company famous for characters like Hello Kitty. |
| Shintarō Hashimoto was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. |
| Shintaro Sakamoto is a Japanese musician, singer/songwriter, and producer known for his work with the underground psychedelic rock band Yura Yura Teikoku and his solo music career. |
| Shintaro Yamada is a Japanese businessman known as the founder, CEO, and one-third owner of the online marketplace Mercari. |
| Shintaro Masuda is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. |
| Shintaro Takeda was a Japanese painter whose work was featured in the art competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics. |
| Shintaro Kimura is a Japanese sprinter known for specializing in the 100 meters and 200 meters. |
