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Origin and Meaning of the Name Taro

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Gender:

Boy


Origin:	Japanese
Meaning:	Plump son; eldest son


Origin:	English
Meaning:	N/A


Pronunciation:	(TAH roh) [Guide]

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Tarou

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Japanese Names

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English speaking countries

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Taro (with a short vowel 'o') does not occur as a Japanese name. However, Taro is a frequent English transcription of the name Tarou (pronounced with a long vowel 'o'). Tarou is a traditional and generic Japanese name, such as John or Mary in English-speaking country.