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HelpWDYT about Japanese -nosuke names and which ones do you like most?
For me, this element (or rather an element with 2 kanji) has some sort of a strange appeal (in a nice way) which works for young boys and old men since it was used in the Warring States and Edo periods and is still used today with names such as Ryūnosuke (ryuy:-no-ske) and Toranosuke (tora-no-ske) being the most popular -nosuke names in recent decades.
The ones that I like most are:
Ryūnosuke (ryuy:-no-ske) [隆之介] The first kanji means 'high, noble, prosperity' which could be a good name for a child who's successful in life
Yūnosuke (yuy:-no-ske) [友之助] The first kanji means 'friend' and the last kanji means 'help, assist, rescue' which could be good if you want your child to help his friends in need.
Einosuke (e:-no-ske) [永之介] The first kanji means 'eternity, lengthy, long' which is a great name for a child, especially in this day and age where life expectancy rises and more people are becoming healthy.
If you know nothing about these types of names, that's fine by me. If I can walk away with just 1 response, I'll be smiling to myself.
EDIT: If you're choosing which names you like from here, don't just take my choices and give your own opinion. Search for more -nosuke names like Gennosuke/Gen'nosuke, Ainosuke, Yukinosuke etc. and give your opinion on those.
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The ones that I like most are:
Ryūnosuke (ryuy:-no-ske) [隆之介] The first kanji means 'high, noble, prosperity' which could be a good name for a child who's successful in life
Yūnosuke (yuy:-no-ske) [友之助] The first kanji means 'friend' and the last kanji means 'help, assist, rescue' which could be good if you want your child to help his friends in need.
Einosuke (e:-no-ske) [永之介] The first kanji means 'eternity, lengthy, long' which is a great name for a child, especially in this day and age where life expectancy rises and more people are becoming healthy.
If you know nothing about these types of names, that's fine by me. If I can walk away with just 1 response, I'll be smiling to myself.
EDIT: If you're choosing which names you like from here, don't just take my choices and give your own opinion. Search for more -nosuke names like Gennosuke/Gen'nosuke, Ainosuke, Yukinosuke etc. and give your opinion on those.
~I might be dumb, but I ain't stupid~
My pinool: http://www.behindthename.com/pnl/149249
This message was edited 12/19/2014, 8:56 AM
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I really like -nosuke names, but that's probably because I really like the sound (and look) of 'suke' - Yusuke, Ryosuke, Daisuke, Sasuke, Eisuke, and so on. "-nosuke" sort of gives it a more elaborate flare, which I really like too!
It's really cool that it's an old name element that's still in use, though! I just wonder what it would sound like to me if I was Japanese, and if that would effect my perception of it at all.
It's really cool that it's an old name element that's still in use, though! I just wonder what it would sound like to me if I was Japanese, and if that would effect my perception of it at all.
This message was edited 12/28/2014, 3:18 PM
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Suke means assistant, but what is the meaning of 'no.' I've seen 'no' translated as plain or field. Does it have any other meanings?
Below are a few -nosuke names that I discovered online.
Yukinosuke - Yuki comes from 幸 "happiness" or 雪 "snow". or a combination of 由 (yu) "reason" with 貴 (ki) "valuable" or 紀 (ki) "chronicle."
Hikonosuke- Hiko 彦 means prince
Hironosuke- Hiro 裕 means "abundant". 寛 means "generous, tolerant" and 浩 means "prosperous."
Kiyonosuke- 聖 (kiyo) "holy, sacred" or 清 (kiyo) "pure, clean."
Takanosuke- Taka 鷹 "hawk," or 高 "high"
Shironosuke- Shiro 白 "white" or 城 "castle"
Narunosuke- Naru possibly means 鳴る "to sound or echo,"
Hironosuke and Ryūnosuke are probably my favorites amongst the -nosuke names.
Here is a discussion of Japanese names an naming traditions that you might find interesting http://www.sengokudaimyo.com/miscellany/names.html.
Below are a few -nosuke names that I discovered online.
Yukinosuke - Yuki comes from 幸 "happiness" or 雪 "snow". or a combination of 由 (yu) "reason" with 貴 (ki) "valuable" or 紀 (ki) "chronicle."
Hikonosuke- Hiko 彦 means prince
Hironosuke- Hiro 裕 means "abundant". 寛 means "generous, tolerant" and 浩 means "prosperous."
Kiyonosuke- 聖 (kiyo) "holy, sacred" or 清 (kiyo) "pure, clean."
Takanosuke- Taka 鷹 "hawk," or 高 "high"
Shironosuke- Shiro 白 "white" or 城 "castle"
Narunosuke- Naru possibly means 鳴る "to sound or echo,"
Hironosuke and Ryūnosuke are probably my favorites amongst the -nosuke names.
Here is a discussion of Japanese names an naming traditions that you might find interesting http://www.sengokudaimyo.com/miscellany/names.html.
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Regarding the meaning of 'no' (之), it means 'of, this'.
BTW, thanks for the link. I really appreciate it.
BTW, thanks for the link. I really appreciate it.
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I like Einosuke best for the way it looks, and Yunosuke best for the meaning.
What does the kanji for Toranosuke translate as?
What does the kanji for Toranosuke translate as?
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I have submitted the name yesterday, so you should check it out to see what kanji characters Toranosuke use.
BTW, what do you think of the -nosuke names overall, not just Einosuke and Yūnosuke?
BTW, what do you think of the -nosuke names overall, not just Einosuke and Yūnosuke?
This message was edited 12/19/2014, 8:43 AM
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I think -nosuke names are ok, I like how old-fashioned they are. But they would be butchered by the non-Japanese, so it gives me pause.
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