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Name Origin

Tadao is a masculine Japanese given name. It is composed of two kanji: 'tada' (tada) meaning 'rice field' and 'o' (o) which can signify 'man', 'hero', or 'great'. Therefore, Tadao traditionally suggests meanings like 'hero of the rice field' or 'great man from the rice paddy.'

japanesemasculineheroicagriculture

Famous People

Tadao Ando (1941-)

Architect

  • Pritzker Architecture Prize winner
  • Known for minimalist and Brutalist designs
  • Works include the Church of the Light and the Water Temple

Tadao Horie

Scientist

  • Developed methods for synthesizing carbohydrates
  • Contributed to the understanding of carbohydrate structures and functions