Wataru: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Wataru – Meaning: To cross over (渉) – Origin: Japanese – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: wah-TAH-roo


Wataru is a Japanese boy's name meaning “To cross over (渉)”. It appears in our list of 175+ Japanese Baby Boy Names That Are Strong and Serene.

Meaning & Origin of Wataru

Meaning: To cross over (渉).

Origin: Japanese.

How to Pronounce Wataru

Phonetic: wah-TAH-roo   IPA: /wɑːˈtɑːruː/

Popularity of Wataru

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2015.

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