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/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Taro
| Tarō Asō - Taro Aso is a Japanese politician who served as prime minister from 2008 to 2009. |
| Taro Kono is a Japanese politician who has served as foreign minister, defense minister and minister for digital transformation. |
| Tarō Okamoto - Taro Okamoto was a Japanese artist and writer known for his bold paintings, public sculptures, murals, and avant-garde ideas. |
| Tarō Ishida - Taro Ishida was a Japanese actor, voice actor, and Shin Buddhist priest from Kyoto. |
| Taro Michael Yamasaki is an American photographer who won the 1981 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography. |
| Taro Yashima was a Japanese American artist and children's author who supported the U.S. war effort after immigrating in 1939. |
| Tarō Araki - Taro Araki is a Japanese director, screenwriter, and actor known for his work in pink films at Okura Productions. |
| Taro Hakase is a Japanese violinist and composer. |
| Taro Emir Tekin - Tarik Emir Tekin is a Turkish actor known for his roles in Sadakatsiz and Bir Peri Masali. |
| Tarō Kimura - Taro Kimura is a veteran Japanese journalist, Fuji Television commentator and managing director of Shonan Beach FM. |
| Taro Yamamoto was an Abstract Expressionist artist of the New York School, whose innovative work gained international recognition by the 1950s. |
| Taro Ueno is a Japanese sailor who competed in the 470 class at the 2008 Summer Olympics. |
| Tarō Gomi - Taro Gomi is a Japanese author and illustrator known for his many beloved children's books. |
| Taro Ando - Japan sent 266 athletes to compete in 28 sports at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. |
