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Tetsuo
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The Japanese name Tetsuo for boys means 'wise man' and is composed of the Japanese terms tetsu (哲) for 'philosophy' and o (夫) for 'man'. However, there are also other combinations of Kanji that can yield different meanings.
What does the name Tetsuo mean?
The name Tetsuo, which originates from Japan, means 'wise man'. It is made up of the terms tetsu (哲) for 'philosophy' and o (夫) for 'man'. Other Kanji combinations are also possible.
Where does the name Tetsuo come from?
Tetsuo is a male name of Japanese origin that means 'wise man'.
How do you pronounce Tetsuo?
Te-tsu-o
Popularity
In Germany, Tetsuo is a relatively common name. In 2012, it ranked 2,386th on the list of the most popular male baby names. Between 2010 and 2024, the name was given about 10 times, placing it at 7,533rd. However, in the last ten years, no child has received this name.
Famous people
- Tetsuo Goto (actor from Japan)
- Tetsuo Hamuro (English swimmer)
- Tetsuo Harada (Japanese artist)
- Tetsuo Inoue (Japanese table tennis player)
- Tetsuo Kagawa (Japanese astronomer)
- Tetsuo Kanao (Japanese actor)
- Tetsuo Miura (Japanese writer)
- Tetsuo Mizutori (Japanese actor)
- Tetsuo Nakanishi (football player from Japan)
- Tetsuo Narikawa (Greek actor)
- Tetsuo Nishimoto (Japanese volleyball player)
- Tetsuo Nozoe (chemist from Japan)
- Tetsuo Ochikubo (American artist)
- Tetsuo Okamoto (swimmer from Brazil)
- Tetsuo Osawa (Japanese cyclist)
- Tetsuo Sakurai (musician from Norway)
- Tetsuo Sato (volleyball player)
- Tetsuo Shinohara (Japanese film director)
- Tetsuo Sugamata (Japanese football player)
- Tetsuo Takashima (Japanese writer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Tetsuo
Where does the name Tetsuo come from?
Tetsuo is a male name of Japanese origin.
What does the name Tetsuo mean?
The name Tetsuo means 'wise man' and is composed of the terms for 'philosophy' and 'man'.
How popular is the name Tetsuo?
The popularity of Tetsuo varies, but it is traditionally common in Japan.