Goten
Japanese (fictional) · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Goten
The given name 'Goten' does not have a widely recognized meaning or established linguistic root in standard onomastics; it is most commonly known as a fictional character from the Japanese manga *Dragon Ball*, where it is a portmanteau of "Goku" and "Gohan," with no traditional etymology.
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Etymology
The given name 'Goten' does not have a widely recognized meaning or established linguistic root in standard onomastics; it is most commonly known as a fictional character from the Japanese manga *Dragon Ball*, where it is a portmanteau of "Goku" and "Gohan," with no traditional etymology. The name is not used in any historical culture or religion, appearing exclusively in modern Japanese pop culture as a creation of Akira Toriyama.
Goten currently ranks #12,676 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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