三郎

さぶろう

サブロウ

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Saburo: Japanese Name Meaning

Meaning: Third Son

sa

three, third

buro

son, young man

Shorter entry

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All Readings

Kanji

三郎

Hiragana

さぶろう

Katakana

サブロウ

Romaji

Saburo

Cultural Significance

Saburo is the traditional name for the third-born son, carrying the weight of family history and ordinal naming conventions that defined Japanese family structures.

Kanji Character Details

Character 1:

読み: sa

Meaning: three, third

As part of writing Saburo as 三郎, this character adds the meaning “three, third” to the compound.

Character 2:

読み: buro

Meaning: son, young man

Together with the rest of the name Saburo, 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 Saburo mean in Japanese?
Saburo (三郎) means "Third Son" in Japanese. The name is read さぶろう in hiragana.
Is Saburo a boy or girl name?
Saburo is traditionally a boy's name in Japan, classified as a male Japanese name.
How do you write Saburo in kanji?
Saburo is typically written 三郎 (さぶろう). Alternative kanji variants include 三朗, 佐武郎.
How do you pronounce Saburo?
Saburo is pronounced さぶろう in hiragana (サブロウ in katakana). The romanized spelling is Saburo.

Writing Variants

Saburo can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:

三郎(primary)
三朗(variant)
佐武郎(variant)

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