Takenori as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Takenori

What is the meaning of the name Takenori ?

The baby name Takenori is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/ta.ke.no.ɾi/', 'romaji': 'Takenori', 'phonetic_english': 'tah-keh-NOH-ree'}.

Takenori is Japanese in Origin.

Takenori is a Japanese masculine given name, pronounced ta-ke-no-ri. Its meaning depends on the kanji: common elements include Take (武 “martial; valiant,” 健 “healthy; robust,” or 竹 “bamboo”) combined with Nori (則 “rule; principle,” 紀 “chronicle,” 憲 “constitution,” 典 “code,” 法 “law,” or 乗 “to ride”). Typical spellings such as 武則 or 武法 evoke “warrior’s code” or “martial law,” while 健則 suggests “sound principles,” and 竹則 conveys “steadfast like bamboo.” It may also be written entirely in kana as たけのり or タケノリ.

The name appears in samurai-era lineages and became familiar in the 20th century, particularly during the Shōwa period; today it reads as classic rather than trendy. Variants center on kanji choices rather than pronunciation; romanization is usually Takenori. Related names include Takeo, Takeshi, and -nori names like Masanori or Takanori (a distinct name). Informal nicknames include Take, Nori, Take-chan, or Nori-kun.