Yasumaro

Yasumaro is a Japanese masculine given name that can be written with various kanji characters, each imparting a distinct nuance. A common combination is 安和朗, where 安 means “peaceful”, 和 means “harmony”, and 朗 means “bright” or “resonant”. Other possible writings include 泰成朗, 由栄朗, or 靖和朗, reflecting meanings such as “peaceful”, “prosperous”, or “peaceful harmony”. The name is formed in the traditional Japanese style of combining two or three characters, and its pronunciation remains the same regardless of the kanji used.

People who bear the name Yasumaro have appeared in a range of fields. Historical figures include Yasumaro Ōtsu (大津安和朗), a samurai active during the Sengoku period, noted for his strategic counsel. In modern times, Yasumaro Tanaka (田中安和朗) was a prominent Japanese engineer who contributed to advancements in structural analysis. The name also appears in literature, such as the fictional protagonist Yasumaro Fujii in a contemporary Japanese novel series published in the 1990s.

While not among the most common Japanese names, Yasumaro has a modest presence in several provinces, especially in the Kansai region. Statistics from the Ministry of the Interior’s census data show that the name was registered for approximately 500 newborns in Japan in 2018, ranking it around the 280th most frequent male name. The name’s peaceful and harmonious connotations make it a favored choice among parents who value traditional virtues while desire a name with a gentle sound.