Etsujirō

Etsujirō is a traditional Japanese male name. The name components are 'etsu' (悦), meaning 'joy' or 'delight', and 'jirō' (次郎), a common suffix for male names indicating 'second son'. The 'jirō' suffix is a classical element in Japanese naming conventions, often used for the second-born son in a family, or sometimes simply to denote a male child. Names ending in -jirō, -tarō, and -ichirō (for first son) were very common in earlier periods of Japanese history.

While less common in contemporary Japan compared to more modern-sounding names, Etsujirō carries a sense of tradition and a positive meaning. It reflects a naming practice that emphasized birth order and desired qualities for a child. The combination of 'joy' and 'second son' suggests a hope for happiness and prosperity for the child.