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Name
Takuma
Gender
Boy name
Syllables
3

The Japanese boy's name Takuma carries the meaning "open truth" or "the truthful one". This derivation comes from the Japanese characters taku (拓), meaning "open, to open", and ma (真), which stands for "authenticity, truth, reality". However, there are also alternative kanji combinations with different meanings.

What does the name Takuma mean?

Takuma, a Japanese boy's name, means "open truth" or "the truthful one". It consists of the Japanese characters taku (拓) for "open, to open" and ma (真) for "authenticity, truth, reality". Additionally, various kanji combinations and their meanings are possible.

Where does the name Takuma come from?

The name Takuma has its roots in the Japanese language and means "open truth" or "the truthful one". It is made up of the words taku (拓), which means "open, to open", and ma (真), which represents "authenticity, truth, reality". The name is written in Japanese using kanji.

How do you pronounce Takuma?

Takuma is pronounced approximately as 'Ta-ku-ma'.

Popularity

In Germany, Takuma is a common first name, currently ranking 4,024th on the list of the most popular male baby names. The best ranking of the name was in 2008 at 1,535th place. In the last ten years, Takuma has been chosen as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,544th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,061st.

Famous people

  • Takuma Ichijo (character from Vampire Knight)
  • Takuma Sato (Japanese Formula 1 driver)
  • Takuma Terashima (Japanese voice actor)

Frequently asked questions about the name Takuma

What does the name Takuma mean?

Takuma is a Japanese first name that is made up of the characters taku (拓) for 'open' and ma (真) for 'truth'. It means something like 'open truth' or 'the truthful one'.

Where does the name Takuma come from?

The name Takuma has its roots in the Japanese language and is written with kanji, which gives it a deeper cultural significance.

How popular is the name Takuma?

Takuma is quite popular in Japan, with its exact popularity varying by region and year. It is often chosen for boys who embody values such as honesty and authenticity.

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