Find out how popular the first name Takuma has been for the last 32 years (from 1988 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Takuma by gender

Based on the last 32 years of data, Takuma is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2019, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Takuma.

The history of the first name Takuma

The name Takuma originates from Japan and is primarily a masculine given name. It combines two Japanese words: "taku," meaning "noble" or "virtuous," and "ma," meaning "true" or "sincere." Together, these elements form the meaning "noble sincerity" or "virtuous truth."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Takuma date back to the Heian period (794-1185 CE) in Japan. During this time, the name was primarily used by members of the aristocratic class and the imperial family, reflecting the noble connotations of its meaning.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Takuma was Takuma no Sukune, a renowned poet and courtier who lived during the mid-Heian period (around the 10th century CE). His poetic works were included in the influential imperial anthology of waka poetry, the Kokin Wakashū.

In the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE), the name Takuma gained popularity among the samurai class. Takuma Yoshitsune (1159-1189 CE) was a prominent samurai warrior and military commander who played a crucial role in the Genpei War, which established the Kamakura shogunate.

During the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), the name Takuma was adopted by members of various social classes, including merchants, artisans, and commoners. One notable figure from this era was Takuma Teiji (1758-1837 CE), a renowned scholar and educator who contributed to the study of Japanese classical literature and poetry.

In more recent history, Takuma Sakamoto (1888-1969 CE) was a influential Japanese artist and printmaker known for his woodblock prints depicting traditional Japanese landscapes and scenes from daily life.

Another prominent individual with the name Takuma was Takuma Nishizawa (1924-1997 CE), a Japanese businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Nishizawa Corporation, one of Japan's largest real estate development companies.

While the name Takuma has its origins in ancient Japan, it continues to be a popular choice for baby names in modern times, reflecting the enduring appeal of its noble and virtuous connotations.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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