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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Whirlpool (naruto, from the Naruto whirlpools); also the manga character's name
- Origin
- Japanese
- Pronunciation
- nah-ROO-toh
Naruto is a Japanese name pronounced nah-ROO-toh, and it means "whirlpool," taken from the Naruto whirlpools. Many parents will also recognize it as the name of a well-known manga character, so expect that connection to come up whenever it's mentioned.
Meaning & Origin of Naruto
Meaning: Whirlpool (naruto, from the Naruto whirlpools); also the manga character's name.
Origin: Japanese.
How to Pronounce Naruto
nah-ROO-tohIPA /nɑːˈruːtoʊ/
Popularity of Naruto
Naruto does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Naruto mean?
Whirlpool (naruto, from the Naruto whirlpools); also the manga character’s name.
How do you pronounce Naruto?
Naruto is pronounced nah-ROO-toh (IPA: /nɑːˈruːtoʊ/).
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