Taro
Meaning of Taro
Taro is a male given name with Japanese origins. In Japanese, it is pronounced as TAH-roh (/tɑːroʊ/). The name has variations such as Tarou. Taro holds a special place in Japanese culture and history. It is a traditional and popular name that has been used for centuries. In terms of popularity in the United States, Taro has had varying rankings over the years, but it consistently appears on the list of newborn names. Parents who choose the name Taro for their baby boy may be drawn to its unique sound and cultural significance.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as TAH-roh (/tɑːroʊ/)
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Notable People Named Taro
| Tarō Asō is a prominent Japanese politician who has held various high-ranking positions, including Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of Japan. |
| Taro Kono is a Japanese politician and member of the Liberal Democratic Party, known for his roles as Minister for Digital Transformation, Minister for Administrative Reform, and Minister for Foreign Affairs. |
| Tarō Okamoto was a renowned Japanese artist, art theorist, and writer known for his avant-garde paintings, public sculptures, and murals, as well as his exploration of traditional Japanese culture and avant-garde artistic practices. |
| Tarō Ishida, also known as Gentarō Ishida, was a Japanese actor, voice actor, and Shin Buddhist priest from Kyoto, affiliated with Granpapa Production. |
| Taro Michael Yamasaki is an award-winning American photographer and the eldest son of architect Minoru Yamasaki. |
| Taro Yashima was a Japanese-American artist and children's book author who immigrated to the United States in 1939 and assisted the U.S. war effort. |
| Tarō Araki is a renowned Japanese film director, screenwriter, and actor known for his work in the pink film genre. |
| Taro Hakase is a Japanese musician known for his expertise as a violinist and composer. |
| Taro Emir Tekin - Tarık "Taro" Emir Tekin is a Turkish actor, recognized for his work in TV series such as Sadakatsiz and Bir Peri Masalı, and he is the son of actress Şevval Sam and retired footballer Metin Tekin, with singer Leman Sam as his grandmother. |
| Tarō Kimura is a Japanese veteran journalist known for his commentary on Fuji Television Super News and his role as managing director of Shonan Beach FM. |
| Taro Yamamoto was a prominent member of the New York School Abstract Expressionist artists, known for his innovative work that gained recognition in Paris by the 1950s. |
| Taro Ueno is a Japanese sailor who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics and trained with the Three Bond Sailing Team in Kyoto. |
| Tarō Gomi is a highly prolific Japanese children's book writer and illustrator with over 400 published books and international translations. |
| Taro Ando is a Japanese slalom canoer who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. |
