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Name Origin

Kentaro is a masculine Japanese given name. It is composed of two kanji: 'ken' meaning 'strong,' 'healthy,' or 'sharp,' and 'taro' which is a common element in Japanese names, often signifying 'firstborn son.' Therefore, Kentaro can be interpreted as meaning 'strong firstborn son' or 'healthy first son'.

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Famous People

Kentaro Miura (1968-2021)

Manga artist

  • Creator of the acclaimed dark fantasy manga series Berserk
  • Widely recognized for his intricate artwork and complex storytelling

Kentaro Sakaguchi (1983-)

Professional baseball player

  • Pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB)
  • Known for his powerful fastball and slider

Kentaro Yamamoto

Professional soccer player

  • Defender who has played for various clubs in Japan, including Cerezo Osaka and Nagoya Grampus
  • Represented the Japanese national team at youth levels

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