Find out how popular the first name Taisen has been for the last 1 years (from 2006 to 2006) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Taisen by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Taisen is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2006, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Taisen.

The history of the first name Taisen

The given name Taisen has its origins in Japanese culture and language. It is a masculine name that dates back to the medieval period in Japan, around the 12th to 16th centuries. The name is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "tai" meaning "great" or "big" and "sen" meaning "battle" or "war." Together, the name Taisen can be interpreted as "great war" or "big battle."

Historically, the name Taisen was likely given to boys born during times of war or conflict, with the hope that they would grow up to be strong and victorious warriors. It may have also been used as a symbolic name, representing the aspiration for the child to achieve greatness in life, whether on the battlefield or in other pursuits.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taisen can be found in the historical chronicles of the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE). Taisen Minamoto (1182-1239 CE) was a prominent samurai and military commander who played a significant role in the Genpei War, a conflict between the Minamoto and Taira clans for control of Japan.

Another notable figure with the name Taisen was Taisen Deshima (1570-1653 CE), a Japanese samurai and diplomat who played a crucial role in establishing and maintaining trade relations between Japan and the Netherlands during the Edo period (1603-1867 CE).

During the Sengoku period (1467-1615 CE), a time of constant warfare and territorial disputes in Japan, the name Taisen may have been more prevalent, reflecting the martial culture of the time. One such individual was Taisen Uesugi (1522-1580 CE), a powerful daimyo (feudal lord) who ruled over the Uesugi clan and was involved in numerous battles and sieges.

In the 17th century, Taisen Tokugawa (1607-1678 CE) was a prominent member of the Tokugawa shogunate, serving as a daimyo and military leader. He was known for his involvement in the Siege of Osaka, a major conflict that solidified the Tokugawa clan's control over Japan.

Moving forward to the late 19th century, Taisen Nogi (1849-1912 CE) was a revered Japanese general who served in the First Sino-Japanese War and the Russo-Japanese War. He is remembered for his bravery, leadership, and unwavering loyalty to the imperial family.

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