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Shirou
Boy NameJapanese Origin
Meaning
From Japanese 四 (shi) meaning "four" and 郎 (rou) meaning "son". This was traditionally a name for th
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Shirou Emiya
, also written as "Shiro Emiya" in Fate/unlimited codes, is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the 2004 visual novel Fate/stay night, published by Type-Moon.
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Liam, meaning 'resolute protector', shares a similar feeling of quiet strength and responsibility that can be associated with Shirou's role as the fourth son.
Shirou in Other Languages
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