Kisaburō

Kisaburō is a traditional Japanese male given name. The name is a combination of kanji characters, typically '喜' (ki) meaning 'joy, rejoice, pleasure', '三' (sa) meaning 'three', and '郎' (rō) meaning 'son'. The '三' (sa) often indicates that the bearer was the third son in the family, a common naming convention in historical Japan. The '郎' (rō) suffix is a very common and traditional ending for male names in Japan, signifying 'son' or 'man'.

This naming pattern, incorporating a number to denote birth order, was prevalent in Japan for centuries, especially within samurai families and the general populace. While less common in modern Japan due to changing naming trends and family structures, names like Kisaburō still carry a sense of tradition and historical significance. The 'ki' component can also be written with other kanji, such as '輝' (ki) meaning 'brightness, splendor', leading to slightly different nuances in meaning.