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一郎

いちろう

イチロウ

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Ichiro: Japanese Name Meaning

Meaning: First Son

一

ichi

one, first

郎

ro

son, young man

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All Readings

Kanji

一郎

Hiragana

いちろう

Katakana

イチロウ

Romaji

Ichiro

Cultural Significance

Ichiro traditionally named the eldest son. It became famous worldwide through baseball player Ichiro Suzuki, embodying excellence and dedication.

Kanji Character Details

一

Character 1: 一

読み: ichi

Meaning: one, first

Read within 一郎, it supplies the idea of “one, first” that shapes how the name is understood.

郎

Character 2: 郎

読み: ro

Meaning: son, young man

Together with the rest of the name Ichiro, 郎 emphasizes “son, young man” in the usual interpretation.

Gender Usage

5%

Female usage

95%

Male usage

Male

Typical classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ichiro mean in Japanese?›
Ichiro (一郎) means "First Son" in Japanese. The name is read いちろう in hiragana.
Is Ichiro a boy or girl name?›
Ichiro is traditionally a boy's name in Japan, classified as a male Japanese name.
How do you write Ichiro in kanji?›
Ichiro is typically written 一郎 (いちろう). Alternative kanji variants include 一朗, 壱郎.
How do you pronounce Ichiro?›
Ichiro is pronounced いちろう in hiragana (イチロウ in katakana). The romanized spelling is Ichiro.

Writing Variants

Ichiro can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:

一郎(primary)
一朗(variant)
壱郎(variant)

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