Question from Readers:
Does anyone know how the name of Minomonta was decided?
The Surprising Origin of Minomonta’s Name
Recently, I came across a question about the origin of Minomonta’s name, and it led to a little discovery. Did you know that his stage name actually comes from his real name, “Minorikawa”? I had a vague idea that “Mino” was an
abbreviation of his real name, but I had never thought about the origin of “Montan.”
The Surprising Origin of “Montan”
When I found out that “Montan” is a reference to the famous racehorse “Montasan,” which was popular at the time of his birth in the Year of the Monkey, I couldn’t help but exclaim, “I see!” It’s also fascinating to learn that the name was given by writer and politician Nozue Chinpei, which feels quite fateful. He was knowledgeable about name analysis, so it seems that there are various meanings behind it, which I found quite impressive.
The Joy of Discovering Name Origins
Hearing stories like this makes me realize how interesting the origins of celebrity names can be. I want to give my future children unique names, but coming up with a meaningful origin can be quite challenging. I recently welcomed a child into the world, and I spent a lot of time pondering the name. I wanted something meaningful and with a pleasant sound, but in the end, we combined words we liked to come up with a name. Talking about the origins of names with friends is enjoyable, and thinking about the origin of one’s own name is fun too. Do you know the origin of your name? If you have any stories about naming your children, I would love to hear them! I’m looking forward to your comments.
