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At a Glance: Name: Tanjiro – Meaning: from the kanji for 'charcoal', 'govern, heal' and 'son, man' – Origin: Japanese – Pronunciation: TAHN-jee-roh
Tanjiro is a Japanese name, pronounced TAHN-jee-roh. It's written with kanji meaning 'charcoal', 'govern, heal' and 'son, man', so the name reads as three distinct pieces rather than a single word. If you're drawn to a name with a clear Japanese origin and a sound that's easy to say aloud, this one fits.
Meaning & Origin of Tanjiro
Meaning: From the kanji for 'charcoal', 'govern, heal' and 'son, man'.
Origin: Japanese.
How to Pronounce Tanjiro
Phonetic: TAHN-jee-roh IPA: /ˈtɑːndʒiːroʊ/
Popularity of Tanjiro
Tanjiro 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.
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FAQ
What does the name Tanjiro mean?
From the kanji for ‘charcoal’, ‘govern, heal’ and ‘son, man’.
How do you pronounce Tanjiro?
Tanjiro is pronounced TAHN-jee-roh (IPA: /ˈtɑːndʒiːroʊ/).
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