Shotarou

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Shotarou is a Japanese name that is derived from two Japanese words "shou" meaning "soar, fly" and "tarou" meaning "firstborn son". Thus, Shotarou can be translated to mean "firstborn son who soars".
Popularity
The name Shotarou is not as popular outside of Japan, given its cultural origins. However, it remains one of the most popular names for baby boys in Japan.

cartoon of the name Shotarou
Cartoon of Shotarou

Shotarou Name meanings & History

Shotarou is a Japanese name that is derived from two Japanese words "shou" meaning "soar, fly" and "tarou" meaning "firstborn son". Thus, Shotarou can be translated to mean "firstborn son who soars". Variant transcription of Shoutarou. Shotarou is typically used as a baby boy’s name in Japan. It has a strong masculine feel and represents power, strength and confidence.

Zodiac Sign of Shotarou: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Shotarou:

S: Security,Solidity,Success,Status,Sex,Social Standing,Sensuality

H: Hope,Hobnobbing,Haggle,Hyper,Heart's Desire

O: Obsolete,Organized,Ostentatious,Obstinate,Obsessive

T: Tacky,Doubting Thomas,Tireless,Truth,Touchy,Talkative,Testy

A: Angry,Aggressive,Action,Assertive,Ambitious,Argumentative

R: Reason,Rational,Restless,Resourceful

U: Undermining,Universality,Utopia,Unity,Understanding

Shotarou is:

  • a Serious name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper Class name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

There are many famous Japanese people with the name Shotarou, including Shotarou Ishinomori, a manga artist who created a number of popular series, including Kamen Rider and Cyborg 009. Another notable person with the name is Shotarou Mamiya, a professional football player who has played for a number of Japanese teams.