Meaning: Meaning depends on the Japanese spelling
The story
Kotaro can represent different Japanese names when vowel-length marks are omitted. Documented spellings include 虎太郎 and 光太郎; the Roman spelling alone does not establish a tiger meaning.
Nicknames
- Kota
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Kotaro comes from Japanese.
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