Tanjiro
Tanjiro is a boys' name of Japanese origin meaning “charcoal, second son.” Primarily known as the name of the protagonist in the immensely popular manga and anime series Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no…
how do you pronounce Tanjiro?
tan-JEE-roh
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what does Tanjiro mean?
The name Tanjiro means “charcoal, second son.” It comes from the Japanese language tradition.
Primarily known as the name of the protagonist in the immensely popular manga and anime series Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba) by Koyoharu Gotouge, set in Taisho-era Japan.
where does the name Tanjiro come from?
No reference material was retrieved for Tanjiro, so the charcoal-second-son meaning given elsewhere cannot be confirmed here.
who are famous people named Tanjiro?
- Tanjiro Kamado (Demon Slayer protagonist)
what names go well with Tanjiro?
Sibling names that share Tanjiro's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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