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Kunio
Male
« Kunio is a Japanese male given name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from "kuni" meaning 'country' and "yo" meaning 'era'. It's been used for centuries but lacks definitive historical or mythological significance. Notable bearers include historian Kunio Yanagida (1875-1962) and video game character Kunio Kanechika. »
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since 1900
Meaning, origin, history
Kunio is a Japanese given name of uncertain origin and meaning. It is believed to have originated from the combined elements of "kuni" (国), which means "country," and "yo" (代), which means "era." However, there are no definitive sources confirming this etymology.
The name Kunio does not appear in any significant historical figures or legendary characters in Japanese mythology. Despite its uncertain origin, it has been used as a given name for males in Japan for centuries.
One notable figure with the name Kunio is Kunio Yanagida (柳田 國男は Yanagida Kunio), a prominent historian and philosopher of Japanese culture who lived from 1875 to 1962. Yanagida was known for his extensive research on traditional Japanese culture, folklore, and religion.
In modern times, the name Kunio continues to be used in Japan and has also gained international recognition through popular culture references such as Kunio Kanechika (金城 Kunio), a character from the video game series "River City Ransom," and Kunio Okawara (岡原 Kunio), a renowned mecha designer for anime and tokusatsu productions.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Kunio since 1880
Total births
91
Total since 1880
Peak year
1924
10 births
in 1940
5
Recent births (5 years)
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