Toru
Meaning of Toru
Toru is a male name with Japanese origin. It is pronounced as TOH-roo (/toˌru/). The name has variations such as Tora. In the United States of America, the name Toru has been given to newborns since at least 1917. It had a peak popularity in 1922 when it ranked at number 14 in terms of occurrence. The name Toru carries a sense of uniqueness and cultural richness, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a distinctive and meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as TOH-roo (/toˌru/)
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Notable People Named Toru
| Tarulatta Datta, also known as Toru Dutt, was a prominent Indian Bengali poet and translator from British India, known for her contributions to Indo-Anglian literature through her poetry in English and French. |
| Toru Kitajima, also known as TK, is a prominent Japanese musician and singer-songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter of the rock band Ling Tosite Sigure, and for his solo work as TK from Ling Tosite Sigure. |
| Toru Muranishi is a controversial and innovative director of Japanese adult videos, known as the "Emperor of Porn," credited with creating the quasi-documentary style in Japanese AVs. |
| Toru Iwatani is a renowned Japanese video game designer, famous for creating the iconic arcade game Pac-Man in 1980 and recognized as one of the top 100 game creators of all time by IGN in 2009. |
| Toru Takahashi, known as the "Father of the Internet" in Japan, was a prominent Japanese computer network researcher and businessman who played a key role in the early commercial development of the Internet in Asia during the 1990s. |
| Toru Kumon was a Japanese mathematics educator who developed the Kumon Method of Learning after creating personalized worksheets for his son, Takeshi, to improve his math skills. |
| Toru Suzuki is a Japanese professional golfer competing on the Japan Golf Tour. |
| Toru Taniguchi is a Japanese professional golfer hailing from Nara. |
| Toru Abo was a renowned Japanese immunologist and author known for his work in creating monoclonal antibodies against natural killer cells. |
| Toru Iwaya is a renowned Japanese mezzotint engraver and painter. |
| Toru Takahashi was a Japanese race car driver. |
| Toru Miyamoto - Tōru Miyamoto is a member of the Japanese Communist Party and a representative in the House of Representatives, known for his opposition to increasing the budget for the Ministry of Defense and preemptive strikes on North Korea. |
| Tōru Toida is a Japanese politician and member of the Liberal Democratic Party serving in the House of Representatives in the Diet. |
| Tōru Matsumoto is a retired Japanese badminton player who played for NTT East Badminton Club and later served as a manager before retiring in 2015. |
| Tōru Minegishi was a prolific Japanese actor who appeared in over one hundred films during his career spanning from 1963 to 2008. |
