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Japanese boy(male) nameShigata
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:しがた
  • Katakanatip:シガタ
  • English Syllablestip:shi-ga-ta (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:shi-ga-ta (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Shigata
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Shigatakun(しがたくん)Click to speech しがたくんShigachan(しがちゃん)Click to speech しがちゃんTacchan(たっちゃん)Click to speech たっちゃん

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameShigata

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Shigata," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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史形- Shigata -

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means "history, chronicle, scribe."

  • History - A record of past events.

  • Chronicle - An account of events.

  • Scribe - A person who records.

  • Writing - Writing is the act of recording information.

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  • History - History - A record of past events - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of history throughout life.

  • Chronicle - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Scribe - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • Writing - Writing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in writing with purpose and skill.

means "form, body, model."

Name ideas examples

  • Form - Forming represents shaping, developing, and bringing into being. May your child form good habits and shape their character well.

  • Body - Body represents the vessel of the spirit, health, and physical presence. May your child's body be healthy and strong, a worthy vessel for their spirit.

  • Model - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.

  • Manifestation - Manifestation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of manifestation.

  • Shape - Shaping represents influence, molding, and gradual formation. May your child shape their future with intentional choices.

  • To Appear - The act of appear represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child appear with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

志方- Shigata -

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means "aspiration, will, record."

Name ideas examples

  • Aspiration - Aspiration represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of aspiration.

  • Will - Will - Determination; intention to achieve - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will throughout life.

  • Record - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.

  • Document - Documents represent knowledge preserved, records, and lasting communication. May your child document their wisdom for future generations.

  • Resolution - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Shima - Shima - An abbreviation of Shima - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shima throughout life.

  • Writings - Writings - A record written down - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of writings throughout life.

means "direction, destination, region."

Name ideas examples

  • Direction - Direction provides purpose and guidance on life's journey. May your child always find their direction, moving purposefully through life.

  • Destination - Destination represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of destination.

  • Region - Regions represent territory, belonging, and one's sphere of influence. May your child make their region of influence a better place.

  • Arrangement - Arrangement represents order, organization, and creating harmony from elements. May your child arrange their life well, creating order and harmony.

  • Comparison - Comparison - Compare, contrast - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of comparison throughout life.

  • Correct - Correctness represents accuracy, righteousness, and alignment with truth. May your child always seek what is correct, living in alignment with truth.

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Method - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.

  • Responsibility - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

  • Righteousness - Righteousness means moral correctness and standing firmly for what is right. May your child walk the righteous path, standing firm for justice and truth.

  • Shape - Shaping represents influence, molding, and gradual formation. May your child shape their future with intentional choices.

  • Squared - Squared - Multiplied by itself - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of squared throughout life.

  • Squaring - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

  • Timing - Timing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in timing with purpose and skill.

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