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Name Origin

Kentarou is a Japanese masculine given name. It is composed of two kanji: 'ken' (健) meaning 'healthy', 'strong', or 'vigorous', and 'tarou' (太郎) a common suffix for male names, traditionally meaning 'firstborn son'. Therefore, Kentarou often signifies a healthy and strong firstborn son.

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Famous People

Kentarou Itō (1984-)

Professional baseball player

  • Pitcher for the Hanshin Tigers
  • Known for his fastball and slider

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