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At a Glance
- 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
TAHN-jee-rohIPA /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.
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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