Zenzaburō

Zenzaburō is a traditional Japanese male given name. The name is composed of three kanji characters: 'Zen' (善) meaning 'good' or 'virtuous', 'Za' (三) meaning 'three', and 'Burō' (郎) meaning 'son'. This naming convention, often including numbers to denote birth order, was common in historical Japan, particularly for male children. The 'burō' suffix is a classic element in Japanese male names, indicating a son or male child, and is found in many other traditional names like Ichirō (first son), Jirō (second son), and Saburō (third son).

The combination 'Zenzaburō' specifically implies a 'good third son,' suggesting a hope for the child's character and his position within the family. While less common in modern Japan due to changing naming trends, it retains a classic and somewhat formal feel, evoking a sense of tradition and heritage. Names with numerical components like this were historically significant for tracking lineage and family structure.