Names Tōru

Tōru

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Japanese
Meaning
Tōru is a Japanese name that means "to go through" or "pass through." It can also mean "to penetrate."
Scripts(How to write)
In Japanese, Tōru is written as 透.
etc.(Japanese Kanji)
とおる(Japanese Hiragana)
亨,
徹,
Pronunciation
TO-ROO
Tōru is pronounced "TOH-roo" with emphasis on the first syllable.
Popularity
While not as common outside of Japan, the name Tōru has gained some popularity in recent years as more people are exploring non-Western names.

cartoon of the name Tōru
Cartoon of Tōru

Tōru Name meanings & History

Tōru is a Japanese name that means "to go through" or "pass through." It can also mean "to penetrate.". From Japanese 徹 (tōru) meaning "pierce, penetrate", as well as other kanji or kanji combinations with the same pronunciation. Tōru is typically used as a first name for boys in Japan.

Zodiac Sign of Tōru: Truth Sagittarius,Doubting Thomas Pisces

Synonyms of Tōru:

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

O: Obstinate,Obsolete,Organized,Obsessive,Ostentatious

R: Rational,Restless,Reason,Resourceful

U: Universality,Undermining,Utopia,Understanding,Unity

Tōru is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Devious name
  • a Unintellectual name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Tōru include Tōru Takemitsu (a famous composer and musician) and Tōru Kumon (the founder of the Kumon Method of learning).

Related Names to Tōru

Some related names to Tōru include Toru (without the long vowel), Yoshi (meaning "good" or "lucky"), and Hiro (meaning "prosperous" or "generous").

Hiro cartoon Hiro
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Yoshi cartoon Yoshi