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At a Glance
- Meaning
- From a child's pronunciation of 'troll' in the film My Neighbor Totoro
- Origin
- Japanese
- Pronunciation
- TOH-toh-roh
Totoro is a Japanese name pronounced TOH-toh-roh. It comes from a child's pronunciation of the word 'troll' in the film My Neighbor Totoro. It's an unusual pick, and one that will be instantly recognizable to anyone who knows the movie.
Meaning & Origin of Totoro
Meaning: From a child's pronunciation of 'troll' in the film My Neighbor Totoro.
Origin: Japanese.
How to Pronounce Totoro
TOH-toh-rohIPA /ˈtoʊtəroʊ/
Popularity of Totoro
Totoro 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 Totoro mean?
From a child’s pronunciation of ‘troll’ in the film My Neighbor Totoro.
How do you pronounce Totoro?
Totoro is pronounced TOH-toh-roh (IPA: /ˈtoʊtəroʊ/).
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