Shintaro

shin-TAH-roh3 syllables

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Japanese name meaning 'pure' or 'truthful'. (Japanese)

What does Shintaro mean?

Japanese: Japanese name meaning 'pure' or 'truthful'.. Shintaro is a Japanese name that can mean 'pure' or 'truthful', depending on the kanji used. It is often given to boys.

Is Shintaro a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.

Shintaro in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Shintaro in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Shintaro suit?

Wonderfully unusual

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Shintaro Arrives at Check-In

When Shintaro walked into playgroup, all the dogs wagged excitedly. One said, 'With a name like that, he must be here to uncover the truth about the best belly rubs!'

Names similar to Shintaro

Aamari — Modern invented name with no established meaning.Aaralyn — Modern name, possibly a blend of 'Aara' and 'Lyn'.Aaralynn — Modern name, possibly a blend of 'Aara' and 'Lynn'.Aarika — Modern name with no established meaning.Aarushi — Meaning 'first ray of light' or 'bright'.Aaryanna — Meaning 'noble' or 'honorable'.Abaddon — A name associated with destruction in various mythologies.Abaigeal — Modern name with no established meaning.

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