Tatsuro as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Tatsuro

What is the meaning of the name Tatsuro ?

The baby name Tatsuro is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ta.tsu.ɾoː/ (IPA); tah-tsoo-roh (approx.).

Tatsuro is Japanese in Origin.

Tatsuro is a Japanese masculine given name whose meaning depends on the kanji chosen. Common forms include 達郎 (“achieve; reach” + “son/young man”), 達朗 (“achieve; reach” + “bright/cheerful”), 竜郎/龍郎 (“dragon” + “son/young man”), and 辰郎 (the zodiac character associated with the dragon + “son/young man”). The suffix -rō is a traditional masculine element meaning “son” or “youth,” lending the name a classic, steady tone. Romanizations vary: Tatsuro, Tatsurō (macron), and Tatsurou; a familiar short form is Tatsu. Related names include Tatsuo and Tatsuya.

Use of Tatsuro has been steady since the early 20th century, with particular visibility in the Shōwa period, helped by well-known bearers such as singer-songwriter Tatsuro Yamashita. Today it feels timeless rather than trendy, balancing qualities of achievement (達) or power (竜/龍) with brightness or virtuous manhood (朗/郎), depending on the writing chosen by the family.