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What if Anime Characters (Especially Japanese) have Chinese, Korean, and English names – Kuroko no Basuke/Kuroko’s Basketball ver. (Part 1)

Those kanji names can be translated into Hanzi (Chinese) and Hangeul (Korean) based on en.wiktionary.org

Remember, this is only for Japanese characters, not American and African (like Alexandra Garcia, Papa Mbaye Siki, Nash Gold Jr., Jason Silver, etc) characters. Also, their Chinese will be written with Chinese Simplified instead of Chinese Traditional to make it sound like in Mainland China.

First, let's start with our main reguler characters, Team Seirin, and Team Kaijo. There will be many parts of it.

UPDATED: the change of Midorima's English name (Feb 21, 2025)

1. Tetsuya Kuroko (黒子テツヤ)

Etymology: Tetsuya’s given name is in Katakana, but in Chinese Wikipedia, his kanji name is 哲也 that means “wise, sagacious, philosophy” (黒) (kuro); “to be, also” (也) (ya). Meanwhile, Kuroko’s surname Kuroko (黒子) means "beauty spot, prompter, black figures, stagehand, face mole/dark mole, mite" (黒子) (kuroko) [“black” (黒) (kuro); “child” (and 子) (ko)].

Chinese Name: 黑子哲也 (Hēizǐ Zhéyě) → If he has a Chinese name, I'll name him 何哲也 (Hè Zhéyě). Actually, 黑 (Hēi) is a very rare surname in all Asian, but still, there is someone with a surname 黑 (Hēi/ Hè). Thus surname comes from tribe Hui Chinese (the tribe where majority of their religion is Moeslem) and belongs to the Chineseization of the surname as a clan. When 黑 is used as last name, it should read as Hè, similiar to Huh/Ho. To make it easy since there is common Chinese surname that pronounced as Hè like 何and 賀/贺, I’ll make his surname as Hè instead of Hēi.

Korean Name: 흑자 철야 (Heukja Cheolya) → If he has a Korean name, I'll name him 하철야 (Ha Cheolya) due to match his Chinese/Hanja name that seems common in Korea.

English Name: Based on one of his kanji names meaning, I'll name him Solomon. Solomon in Hebrew origin means "peace" or "peaceable." It is also thought to be derived from the Hebrew word "shalom," which means "wholeness" or "completeness." People with the name Solomon are often seen as being kind, compassionate, and wise, just like Kuroko’s personality that is wise and peaceful. So, his English name is Solomon Kuroko.

2. Taiga Kagami (火神大我)

Etymology: The name Taiga means "big, great" (大) (tai) and "ego, I, selfish, our, oneself" (我). Meanwhile, Taiga's surname Kagami means "fire/flame/blaze, light" (火) (ka) and "god, deity" (神) (kami/gami)

Chinese Name: 火神大我 (Huǒshén Dàwǒ) → If he has a Chinese name, I'll name him 霍大我 (Huò Dàwǒ).

Korean Name: 화신 대아 (Hwashin Dae-ah) → If he has a Korean name, I'll name him 곽대아 (Kwak Dae-ah) due to match his Chinese/Hanja name.

English Name: Taiga is a common Japanese way of pronouncing and writing (in katakana) "tiger". Since there is a golfer named Tiger Woods, I’ll name his English name is Tiger Kagami.

3. Ryōta Kise (黄瀬涼太)

Etymology: The name Ryōta means "cool, refreshing" (涼) (ryō) and "thick, big, great" (太) (ta); Ryōta's surname Kise means "yellow" (黄) (ki) and "swift current, rapids" (瀬) (se).

Chinese Name: 黃瀨涼太 (Huánglài Liángtài) → If he has a Chinese name, I'll name him黃涼太 (Huáng Liángtài).

Korean Name: 황뢰 양태 (Hwangroi Yangtae) → If he has a Korean name, I'll name him 황양태 (Hwang Yangtae).

English Name: Based on one of his kanji name, I'll name him Keanu. Keanu is a boy's name of Hawaiian origin that means "cool breeze" or "cool breeze over the mountains," this is a light and airy choice for your little one that will keep them connected to nature. Since one of his Kanji name relates to "cool", so his English name is Keanu Kise.

4. Shintarō Midorima (緑間真太郎)

Etymology: The name Shintarō means "real, genuine" (真) (shin), "thick, big, great" (太) (ta) and "son" (郎) (rō); while Shintarō's surname Midorima means "green" (緑) (midori) and "while, time, interval, space, pause, chamber, room, apartment, leisure, chance, entr'acte, intervening, as" (間) (ma).

Chinese Name: 绿间真太郎 (Lǜjiān Zhēntàiláng) → If he has a Chinese name, I'll name him 吕真太郎 (Lǚ Zhēntàiláng/Lü Zhentailang/Lv Zhentailang).

Korean Name: 녹간 진태랑 (Nokgan Jintaerang) → If he has a Korean name, I'll name him 여 진태랑 (Yeo Jintaerang).

English Name: Based on one of his kanji name, I'll name him Julian. After pondering Midorima's English name for a long time, I somehow feel that the name Julian fits Midorima more than Alexander. Although not all of it matches the meaning of his name Shintaro, at least it is close enough to the meaning. Besides, the name Julian is quite related to people born in July, while Midorima was born on July 7th. What a lucky seven, you know? The name Julian is the origin of the month "July," meaning that "July" is named after Julius Caesar, and Julian is a gender-neutral name of Latin origin, meaning “youthful,” "downy bearded," “shiny,” “juvenile,” or “Jove's child.” When baby joins your family, they will bring with them the curiosity and innocence of youth, giving you the chance to see the world through a child's eyes again. So, his English name is Julian Midorima.

5. Daiki Aomine (青峰大輝)

Etymology: The name Daiki means "big, great" (大) (dai) and "brightness, radiance, shine, sparkle, gleam, twinkle" (輝) (ki); while Daiki's surname Aomine means "blue, green" (青) (ao) and "peak, ridge" (峰) (mine).

Chinese Name: 青峰大辉 (Qīngfēng Dàhuī) → If he has a Chinese name, I'll name him 情大辉 (Qíng Dàhuī). That 情 (Qíng) is actually very rare in Korea or China, but since there is that Hanja surname for 정 (Jung) that sounds like Qing (that Chinese surname is actually makes sense, but unfortunately very rare since Qing Dynasty is over).

Korean Name: 청봉 대휘 (Chungbong Daehwi) → If he has a Korean name, I'll name him 정대휘 (Jung Daehwi/Chung Daehwi).

English Name: Based on one of his kanji names meaning, I’ll name him Barack. Barack/Barak (Hebrew: בָּרָק Bārāq, "lightning"), is a masculine name of Hebrew origin. It appears in the biblical Book of Judges as the name of the Israelite general Barak, who alongside Deborah led an attack against the forces of King Jabin of Hazor. It can also be derived from the root B-R-Q (Hebrew: ב־ר־ק; Arabic: ب-ر-ق), meaning "lightning". Since he has entered Zone which can emit some lightning from his eyes and his name is association with “light” (輝) (ki), so his English name is Barack Aomine.

6. Satsuki Momoi (桃井さつき)

Etymology: The name Satsuki is written in hiragana (さつき), which has no special meaning. However, when written in kanji (皐, 皐月, 五月 or 小月), it could possibly mean: 皐 - "swamp, shore". 皐月/五月 - "May". 小月 - "small" (小) (sa) and "moon" (月) (tsuki). Meanwhile, Satsuki's surname Momoi means "peach" (桃) (momo) and "well, mine shaft, pit" (井) (i).

Chinese Name: 桃井五月 (Táojǐng Wǔyuè) → If she has a Chinese name, I'll name her 陶五月 (Táo Wǔyuè).

Korean Name: 도정 오월 (Dojung Ohwol) → If he has a Korean name, I'll name him 도오월(Do Ohwol).

English Name: Satsuki is the traditional Japanese name for “the month of May”. Since her name is in Hiragana and there is English name that name May, so her English name is May Momoi.

7. Atsushi Murasakibara (紫原敦)

Etymology: The name Atsushi means "kindness, honesty/honest" (敦), while Atsushi's surname Murasakibara means "purple, violet" (紫) (murasaki) and "field, plain" (原) (hara/bara).

Chinese Name: 紫原敦 (Zǐyuán Dūn) → If he has a Chinese name, I'll name him 慈敦 (Cí Dūn). Actually, there is no surname 慈 (Cí) in Chinese. But I just match it with Korean Hangeul 자 (ja) with Hanja 慈 (Cí). That name is also very rare (even the rarest) in Korea (in both South and North maybe). But in Japan, 慈 (Cí) is usually being used in Japanese, combine with another Kanji to make some Japanese surname for example, 久慈 for surname Kuji. That’s all.

Korean Name: 자원 돈 (Jawon Don) → If he has a Korean name, I'll name him 자 돈 (Ja Don/Cha Don).

English Name: Based on his kanji names meaning, I’ll name him Hugh. Hugh is a boy’s name of British origin and is the English-language variant of German boy names like Hugo and Uwe. Hugh celebrates inner beauty with meanings like “mind,” “thought,” “spirit,” “heart,” “understanding,” “bright mind,” and “bright spirit.” The name Hugh is almost closed with the meaning of “kindness” and “honest” IMO, and also, Hugh sounds like the word “huge” since his body is huge. So, his English name is Hugh Murasakibara.

8. Seijūrō Akashi (赤司征十郎)

Etymology: The name Seijūrō means "conquest, subjugate, attack the rebellious, collect taxes" (征) (sei), "ten" (十) (jū) and "son" (郎) (rō). Meanwhile, Seijūrō's surname Akashi means "red" (赤) (aka) and "officer, boss" (司) (shi).

Chinese Name: 赤司征十郎 (Chìsī Zhēngshíláng) → If he has a Chinese name, I'll name him 池征十郎 (Chí Zhēngshíláng).

Korean Name: 적사 정십랑 (Jeoksa Jeongsip-rang) → If he has a Korean name, I'll name him 지정십랑 (Ji Jeongsip-rang).

English Name: Based on one of his kanji names meaning, I’ll name him Victor. Victor is a masculine name of Latin origin embodying the essence of overcoming. Meaning "conqueror," Victor is one of the oldest Christian names, championed as a tribute to Christ's victory over sin and death. Just like his English name meaning, Akashi’s mindset is about conquest and victory, even his Kanji name 征 (sei) has the meaning of “conquest”. So, his English name is Victor Akashi.

9. Junpei Hyūga (日向順平)

Etymology: The name Junpei means "obey/obedience, submit" (順) (jun) and "flat, broad, level, even, peaceful" (平) (hei/pei). Junpei's surname Hyūga means "sunny place" (日向).

Chinese Name: 日向顺平 (Rìxiàng Shùnpíng) → If he has a Chinese name, I'll name him 向顺平 (Xiàng Shùnpíng).

Korean Name: 일향 순평 (Ilhyang Soonpyeong) → If she has a Korean name, I'll name him 향순평 (Hyang Soonpyeong).

English Name: Based on his kanji name meaning, I’ll name him Fred. The name Fred means "peaceful ruler" derived from the German name Friedrich. It can also be a diminutive form of the names Frederick, Alfred, Manfred, or Wilfred. So, his English name is Fred Hyuga.

10. Shun Izuki (伊月俊)

Etymology: The name Shun means "talented, handsome" (俊). Shun's surname Izuki means "that one" (伊) (i) and "moon" (月) (tsuki/zuki).

Chinese Name: 伊月俊 (Yīyuè Jùn) → If he has a Chinese name, I'll name him李俊 (Lǐ Jùn).

Korean Name: 이월 준 (Leewol Jun) → If he has a Korean name, I'll name him 이준 (Lee Jun).

English Name: Based on one of his kanji name meaning, I’ll name him Kevin. Kevin in Irish origin means “Handsome”, “beloved birth”. Kevin is a boy's name of Irish descent. The name derives from the Irish name Caoimhín, which originates from the elements coém and gein, meaning “handsome” or "beloved" and “birth,” respectively. Izuki in Seirin team is also the most handsome guy, if he isn’t in a pun-making mode on (according to fandom wiki). So, his English name is Kevin Izuki.

11. Shinji Koganei (小��井慎二)

Etymology: "small" (小) (ko); "gold, money, metal, cash, currency" (金) (kane/gane); "well, mine shaft, pit" (井) (i); “humility, prudent, discreet” (慎) (shin); ), "two" (二) (ji).

Chinese Name: 小金井慎二 (Xiǎojīnjǐng Shèn'èr) → If he has a Chinese name, I'll name him 萧慎二 (Xiāo Shèn'èr).

Korean Name: 소김정 신이 (Sokimjung Shin-i) → If he has a Korean name, I'll name him 소신이 (So Shin-i).

English Name: Based on his kanji name meaning, I’ll name him Paul. Paul is a boy's name of Latin origin. A derivative of Paulus, this name means "small" or "humble." Paul is a popular choice among Christians and is associated with the disciple Saint Paul. In the Bible, he was a key figure in relaying the teachings of Jesus and preaching the gospel. So, his English name is Paul Koganei.

12. Rinnosuke Mitobe (水戸部凛之助)

Etymology: The name Rinnosuke means "dignified, severe, cold" (凛) (rin), "this" (之) (no) and "help, rescue, assist/assistant/assistance" (助) (suke). Rinnosuke's surname Mitobe means "water" (水) (mi), "door" (戸) (to) and "part, department, category" (部) (be).

Chinese Name: 水户部凛之助 (Shuǐhùbù Lǐnzhīzhù) → If he has a Chinese name, I'll name him 隋凛之助 (Suí Lǐnzhīzhù) to match it with Hangeul Korean name.

Korean Name: 수호부 름지조 (Suhobu Reumjijo) → If he has a Korean name, I'll name him 수름지조 (Soo Reumjijo).

English Name: Based on one of his name meaning (at least nearly the same meaning), I’ll name him Austin. Austin is a masculine name of Latin origin meaning “great,” “magnificent,” or “majestic.” It is related to the Latin name Augustine which means “great.” The name Austin is adored by many, which has helped popularize its marvelous variations, including Augustus, August, and Osten. So, his English name is Austin Mitobe.

13. Teppei Kiyoshi (木吉鉄平)

Etymology: The name Teppei means "iron" (鉄) (tep) and "flat, broad, level, even, peaceful" (平) (hei/pei). Teppei's surname, Kiyoshi, means "tree, wood" (木) (ki) and "lucky, good" (吉) (yoshi).

Chinese Name: 木吉铁平 (Mùjí Tiěpíng) → If he has a Chinese name, I'll name him 慕铁平 (Mù Tiěpíng).

Korean Name: 목길 철평 (Mokgil Cheolpyeong) → If he has a Korean name, I'll name him 모철평 (Mo Cheolpyeong).

English Name: Based on one of his name meaning (at least nearly the same meaning), I’ll name him Oliver. Oliver is a masculine given name of Old French and Medieval British origin. The name has been generally associated with the Latin term olivarius, meaning "olive tree planter", or "olive branch bearer" Olive is a symbol of hope, so this name literally means - ''the one who carries hope''. Oliver stands as a symbol of peace, dignity, and friendship, just like him and his role as “Iron Heart” for his team, and his name is also associated with his kanji name 木 (ki) that means wood or something related to plants like Olive. So, his English name is Oliver Kiyoshi.

14. Satoshi Tsuchida (土田聡史)

Etymology: The name Satoshi means "intelligent, clever, bright" (聡) (sato) and "history" (史) (shi). Satoshi's surname Tsuchida means "soil, earth" (土) (tsuchi) and "field, rice paddy" (田) (ta/da).

Chinese Name: 土田聪史 (Tǔtián Cōngshǐ) → If he has a Chinese name, I'll name him 涂聪史 (Tú Cōngshǐ).

Korean Name: 토전 총사 (Tojeon Chongsa) → If he has a Korean name, I'll name him 도총사 (Do Chongsa).

English Name: Based on his kanji names meaning, I’ll name him Ethan. The name Ethan is Hebrew in origin and most often means "strong," "safe," "solid," and "firm."1 These are characteristics seen in Ethan, "the Ezrahite," from the Bible. So, his English name is Ethan Tsuchida.

15. Koki Furihata (降旗光樹)

Etymology: The name Kōki means "light" (光) (kō) and "tree" (樹) (ki). Kōki's surname Furihata means "falling flag" (降旗).

Chinese Name: 降旗光树 (Jiàngqí Guāngshù) → If he has a Chinese name, I'll name him 姜光树 (Jiāng Guāngshù).

Korean Name: 강기 광수 (Kangki Kwangsoo) → If he has a Korean name, I'll name him 강광수 (Kang Kwangsoo).

English Name: Based on his kanji names meaning, I’ll name him Lucas. The name Lucas is the Latin form of the Greek name, and it means "bringer of light." It's a fitting name for a new baby who will bring light into their family's life. Idk why, but his name is also associated with “the light” thing just like Kagami and Aomine. So, his English name is Lucas Furihata.

16. Hiroshi Fukuda (福田寛)

Etymology: Hiroshi means "tolerant, generous" (寛). Hiroshi's surname Fukuda means "happiness, fortune/good fortune, blessing, luck, wealth, weal" (福) (fuku) and "field, rice paddy" (田) (ta/da).

Chinese Name: 福田宽 (Fútián Kuān) → If he has a Chinese name, I'll name him 傅宽 (Fù Kuān).

Korean Name: 복전 관 (Bokjeon Kwan) → If he has a Korean name, I'll name him 부 관 (Bu Kwan).

English Name: Based on his kanji name meaning (at least nearly the same meaning), I’ll name him Darius. Darius is a boy's name of Persian and Greek origin. As it means "maintains possessions well," Darius is a great name to inspire your little one to be respectful and mindful of their belongings. That name is the same meaning with "good fortune" or "good luck" too. So, his English name is Darius Fukuda.

17. Koichi Kawahara (河原浩一)

Etymology: The name Kōichi means "prosperous" (浩) (kō) and "one" (一) (ichi). Kōichi's surname Kawahara means "river beach, dry riverbed" (河原). It can also mean "river, stream" (河) (kawa) and "field, plain" (原) (hara) separately.

Chinese Name: 河原浩一 (Héyuán Hàoyī)→ If he has a Chinese name, I'll name him 何浩一 (Hé Hàoyī).

Korean Name: 하원 호일 (Hawon Ho-il) → If he has a Korean name, I'll name him 하호일 (Ha Ho-il).

English Name: Based on his kanji names meaning (at least nearly the same meaning), I’ll name him Edward. Derived from Old English words ead meaning “fortune” and ward meaning “guard,” Edward directly translates to “wealthy guard.” Though Twilight fans may already associate Edward with vampires and werewolves, this baby name dates back to medieval kings, saints, and brave warriors. So, his English name is Edward Kawahara.

18. Riko Aida (相田リコ)

Etymology: Riko's surname Aida means "phase, aspect, countenance, mutually, fellow" (相) (ai) and "field, rice paddy" (田) (ta/da). While Riko if in Chinese/Kanji alphabet is 麗子 that reads as Riko too, 麗 (ri) means "lovely", "beautiful", "graceful", "resplendent" and 子 (ko) means “child”.

Chinese Name: 相田麗子/相田丽子 (Xiàngtián Lìzi) → If she has a Chinese name, I'll name her田丽子 (Tián Lìzi).

Korean Name: 상전 여자 (Sangjeon Yeoja) → If she has a Korean name, I'll name her 전여자 (Jeon Yeoja).

English Name: Based on her Chinese/kanji names meaning (at least nearly the same meaning), I’ll name her Callista. Callista, also spelled Calista, Callistee, Kallista, Kalista and Kallistee, comes from the Greek for "most beautiful (feminine)" (καλλίστη – kallístē). In Greek mythology, Callisto was an Arcadian nymph, which is where we get the definition of Callista. According to the myth, Callisto was one of the followers and a huntress of Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, wild animals, and vegetation. So, her English name is Callista Aida.

19. Kagetora Aida (相田景虎)

Etymology: The name Kagetora means "scenery, view" (景) (kage) and "tiger" (虎) (tora). Kagetora's surname Aida means "phase, aspect, countenance, mutually, fellow" (相) (ai) and "field, rice paddy" (田) (ta/da).

Chinese Name: 相田景虎 (Xiàngtián Jǐnghǔ) → If he has a Chinese name, I'll name him 田景虎 (Tián Jǐnghǔ).

Korean Name: 상전 경호 (Sangjeon Kyungho) → If he has a Korean name, I'll name him 전경호 (Jeon Kyungho).

English Name: Based on one of his kanji names meaning, I’ll name him Clyde. Clyde is a gender-neutral name of Scottish origin that means 'warm' and 'friendly. ' It refers to the Clyde river, which flows through Glasgow, Scotland. Therefore, the name also means 'Scottish river name. Tbh, I don’t have an idea if the name Clyde is related to one of his meaning name since it’s so difficult to connect it to the relevant real-life western name. Also, his name is also has the meaning of Tiger, but sadly, the English name Tiger is already being used by Kagami since I don’t want to give the same name into the other person because I want to make some diversification. Also, I see Kagetora as the warmest and friendliest among the coaches who also are his former teammates since their youth. So, his English name is Clyde Aida.

20. Kenji Takeda (武田健司)

Etymology: The name Kenji means "healthy, strong" (健) (ken) and "officer, boss" (司) (chi/ji). Kenji's surname Takeda means "military, martial" (武) (take) and "field, rice paddy" (田) (ta/da).

Chinese Name: 武田健司 (Wǔtián Jiànsī) → If he has a Chinese name, I'll name him 吴健司 (Wú Jiànsī).

Korean Name: 무전 건사 (Munjeon Geonsa) → If he has a Korean name, I'll name him 오건사 (Oh Geonsa).

English Name: Based on one of his kanji names meaning, I’ll name him Henry. Henry in English or German origin means “Home ruler”, “Ruler of (the) home”, “Ruler of the homeland”, or "king of the house”. So, his English name is Henry Takeda.

21. Yukio Kasamatsu (笠松幸男)

Etymology: The name Yukio means "happiness, good luck" (幸) (yuki) and "male, man" (男) (o). Yukio's surname Kasamatsu means "shade, bamboo hat" (笠) (kasa) and "pine tree, fir tree" (松) (matsu).

Chinese Name: 笠松幸男 (Lìsōng Xìngnán)→ If he has a Chinese name, I'll name him 李幸男 (Lǐ Xìngnán).

Korean Name: 입송 행남 (Ipsong Haengnam) → If he has a Korean name, I'll name him 이행남 (Lee Haengnam).

English Name: Based on one of his kanji names meaning, I’ll name him Felix. The name Felix is a masculine name that means "happy" or "lucky" and comes from the Latin word “felix”. In ancient Rome, the name was considered to be very auspicious and was often given to children in the hope of bringing them good fortune and success. The name was popularized by early Christian saints and Roman emperors. Felix is also a common name for cats, often associated with cute, happy cats with a lot of personality. So, his English name is Felix Kasamatsu.

22. Mitsuhiro Hayakawa (早川充洋)

Etymology: The name Mitsuhiro means "allot, fill" (充) (mitsu) and "ocean" (洋) (hiro). Mitsuhiro's surname Hayakawa means "already, now, fast, early" (早) (haya) and "river, stream" (川) (kawa).

Chinese Name: 早川充洋 (Zǎochuān Chōngyáng) → If he has a Chinese name, I'll name him 赵充洋 (Zhào Chōngyáng).

Korean Name: 조천 충양 (Jocheon Choongyang) → If he has a Korean name, I'll name him 조충양 (Jo Choongyang).

English Name: Based on one of his kanji names meaning, I’ll name him Dylan. Dylan is a Welsh name traditionally given to boys. It means “son of the sea” or “born from the ocean.” Dylan is derived from the Welsh words dy, which means "great," and llanw, which means "flow." So, his English name is Dylan Hayakawa.

23. Yoshitaka Moriyama (森山由孝)

Etymology: The name Yoshitaka means "reason, case, cause" (由) (yoshi) and "filial piety, obedience" (孝) (taka). Yoshitaka's surname Moriyama means "forest" (森) (mori) and "mountain, hill" (山) (yama).

Chinese Name: 森山由孝 (Sēnshān Yóuxiào) → If he has a Chinese name, I'll name him 沈由孝 (Shěn Yóuxiào).

Korean Name: 삼산 유효 (Samsan Yoohyo) → If he has a Korean name, I'll name him 심유효 (Shim Yoohyo).

English Name: Based on one of his kanji names meaning, I’ll name him Simon. Offering contemporary charm with ancient roots, Simon is a boy's name of Hebrew and Greek origins, meaning “to hear," "hearing," or "listening." This Biblical name belonged to one of the 12 Apostles in Christianity known as Simon Peter. In Hebrew Baby Names the meaning of the name Simon is: Obedient; listening; little hyena. So, his English name is Simon Moriyama.

24. Kōji Kobori (小堀浩二)

Etymology: The name Kōji means "prosperous" (浩) (kō) and "will, purpose" (志) (shi/ji). Kōji's surname Kobori means "small" (小) (ko) and "moat, ditch, canal" (堀) (hori/bori).

Chinese Name: 小堀浩志 (Xiǎokū Hàozhì) → If he has a Chinese name, I'll name him 萧浩志 (Xiāo Hàozhì).

Korean Name: 소굴 호지 (Sogul Hoji) → If he has a Korean name, I'll name him 소호지 (So Hoji).

English Name: Based on one of his kanji names meaning, I’ll name him Anthony. Anthony is a boy's name of Latin origin. Derived from the Roman family name Antonius, it means "priceless one." Saint Anthony of Padua is the patron saint of mislaid items and is often prayed to by those seeking something they have lost. Anthony offers plenty of inspiration for a cute nickname with sweet diminutives, including Ant, Anton, and Tony. The name Anthony is also associated with the meaning of "prosperous". So, his English name is Anthony Kobori.

25. Shinya Nakamura (中村真也)

Etymology: The name Shinya means "real, genuine" (真) (shin) and "to be, also" (也) (ya). Shinya's surname Nakamura means "middle" (中) (naka) and "town, village" (村) (mura). * Chinese Name: 中村真也 (Zhōngcūn Zhēnyě) → If he has a Chinese name, I'll name him 钟真也 (Zhōng Zhēnyě). * Korean Name: 중촌 진야 (Joongchon Jin-ya) → If he has a Korean name, I'll name him 종진야 (Jong Jin-ya). * English Name: Based on one of his kanji names meaning, I’ll name him Emmett. Emmett is a unisex given name primarily used for males, and is also used as a surname. It may be connected to the given name Emma, or the place of Emmott, Lancashire (now known as Laneshawbridge, but still containing Emmott Hall), or it is connected to the Hebrew word אמת (emét), "Truth", or old Persian word (امید), "Hope or Aspiration". It could, however, also come from the old English word for an ant, as still used in Cornwall. So, his English name is Emmett Nakamura.

26. Genta Takeuchi (武内源太)

Etymology: The name Genta means "source, origin" (源) (gen) and "thick, big, great" (太) (ta). Genta's surname Takeuchi means "military, martial" (武) (take) and "inside, within" (内) (uchi).

Chinese Name: 武内源太 (Wǔnèi Yuántài) → If he has a Chinese name, I'll name him 吴源太 (Wú Yuántài).

Korean Name: 무내 원태 (Munae Wontae)→ If he has a Korean name, I'll name him 오원태(OhWontae).

English Name: Based on one of his kanji names meaning, I’ll name him Rudy. A short form of Rudolph, Rudy is a boy's name of German origin. Derived from the German name Hrōdwulf, Rudy basks in the glow of its meaning, "famous wolf." Surely destined for great things, it may be no surprise that Rudy already enjoys prestigious royal ties. So, his English name is Rudy Takeuchi.

That’s for the part 1. Next time is Team Shutoku, Team Touou, Team Yosen, and Team Rakuzan in part 2.

Part 1 (For Main Characters + GOMs, Team Seirin, and Team Kaijo) Part 2 (For Team Shutoku, Team Touou, Team Yosen, and Team Rakuzan)

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