The baby name Takeru is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ta.ke.ɾɯ/ (TAH-keh-roo).
Takeru is Japanese in Origin.
The baby name Takeru is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ta.ke.ɾɯ/ (TAH-keh-roo).
Takeru is Japanese in Origin.
Takeru is a Japanese masculine given name with roots in the Old Japanese stem take- meaning “brave, valiant.” Its sense depends on the kanji: 猛 conveys “fierce,” 武 “warrior/martial,” 健 “healthy/strong,” 建 “to build/establish,” and 尊 “noble/exalted”; it may also be written phonetically as たける or タケル. Across spellings, the name carries a core aura of strength and courage.
The epithet Yamato Takeru in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki links the name to heroic legend, shaping its prestige through the centuries. In modern Japan it remains familiar and stylish, especially since the late 20th century, with bearers such as actor Satoh Takeru, competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi, and kickboxer Takeru Segawa. Variants primarily involve alternative kanji writings and informal short forms like Take; related names sharing the take element include Takeshi and Takeo. Overall meanings cluster around bravery, vigor, and capability.
| Takeru Satō Takeru Satō is a Japanese actor best known for his role as Kenshin Himura in the live-action Rurouni Kenshin film series. Born in 1989, he has captivated audiences with his performances in films like Bakuman and If Cats Disappeared from the World. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| JP | 0 | #75 | 3 | 4,057 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #203 | 96 | 7,909 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #406 | 3 | 11,440 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #412 | 2 | 5,922 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #621 | 2 | 9,244 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #695 | 6 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #735 | 5 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2017 | #881 | 5 | 7,410 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,176 | 7 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Takeru is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:
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