Meaning: Protect or guard in 守; other spellings differ
The story
Mamoru is a Japanese name associated with protection when written 守, 衛 or 護. Each character contributes its own shade of guarding or safeguarding.
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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
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Origins
Mamoru comes from Japanese.
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