What Does the Name Ichirou Mean
The name Ichirou comes from Japanese roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Ichirou below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Ichirou Name Meaning
JapaneseFrom Japanese 一 (ichi) meaning "one" and 郎 (rou) meaning "son". This was traditionally a name given to the first son. Other combinations of kanji characters are also possible.
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What does the name Ichirou mean?
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Is Ichirou a boy or girl name?
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