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Name Origin

Takeru is a Japanese masculine given name. It means 'take' (to take) and 'ru' (a suffix indicating action or state). Therefore, it can be interpreted as meaning 'one who takes', 'taker', or 'he who seizes'.

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Famous People

Takeru Kobayashi (1978-)

Competitive eater

  • Set numerous world records for hot dog eating
  • Won the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest six consecutive times (2001-2006)

Takeru Satoh (1989-)

Actor

  • Known for his role as Kenshin Himura in the live-action *Rurouni Kenshin* films
  • Appeared in other popular Japanese dramas and films