Shotaro
Meaning of Shotaro
Shotaro is a male name of Japanese origin. In Japanese, it is pronounced as shoh-TAH-roh (/ʃoˈtaʀo/). Another variation of this name is Shoutarou. Although not very common in the United States, Shotaro has been given to a small number of newborns over the years. In 2011, there were five occurrences of the name, ranking it at 12,281. In 2009, there were six occurrences and a rank of 10,991. Shotaro carries a sense of uniqueness and cultural significance due to its Japanese roots.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as shoh-TAH-roh (/ʃoˈtaʀo/)
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Notable People Named Shotaro
| Shotaro Ishinomori was a highly influential Japanese manga artist known for creating popular series such as Cyborg 009, the Super Sentai series, and the Kamen Rider series. |
| Shōtarō Moriyasu was a prominent Japanese jazz pianist known for his bebop style, whose tragic suicide at the age of 31 added to his image as a legendary figure in jazz. |
| Shōtarō Akiyama was a celebrated Japanese photographer. |
