Minoru
Pronunciation: [ m-ihn-AWR-oo ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,557
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Minoru
Minoru is a boy name .
Minoru is currently ranked #7,557 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Minoru include Min, Mino, Minoy, Minoie, Miy, Miie, and Minkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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