The Name Is : Jiraiya

Usage:- Japanese, Pop Culture, English

Gender:- Masculine, Feminine

Pronunciation:- Jee - ra - ee - ya

Japanese Meaning:- The characters for Jiraiya each have a different meaning! 'Ji' means oneself, child, or boy. 'Rai' means arrival or lightning and thunder. 'Ya' means to be.

People Named Jiraiya That were Famous In Their Own Right:- Jiraiya is a sophisticated name that is sure to be loved, especially the way that it flows off the tongue!

It seems that the Jiraiya from the classic anime Naruto, got his namesake from the person we are mentioning today and they seem to have a lot in common!

Jiraiya, who is originally known as Ogata Shuma Hiroyuki is the character of a Japanese folk tale. He is a ninja who is known to ride a toad and can use shape-shifting magic to change into a toad himself. Doesn't that sound familiar?

His tale has influenced many different works which include, manga, video games, and several films to name a few.

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