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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameShige
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:しげ
  • Katakanatip:シゲ
  • English Syllablestip:shi-ge (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:shi-ge (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Shige
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Shigechan(しげちゃん)Click to speech しげちゃんShigekun( しげ君)Click to speech  しげ君Shigenin( しげにん)Click to speech  しげにん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 4 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 "Shige," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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means "prosperity, high, noble."

Name ideas examples

  • Prosperity - Prosperity - Flourishing Condition; success - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of prosperity throughout life.

  • High - Height represents lofty aspirations, nobility, and elevated thinking. May your child aim high, with noble aspirations and elevated thoughts.

  • Noble - Nobility represents high character, dignity, and the conduct worthy of respect. May your child be noble in character, dignified and worthy of respect.

  • Prosperous, Vigorous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.

means "heavy, important, repeat."

Name ideas examples

  • Heavy - Weight represents significance, responsibility, and the gravity of important matters. May your child carry life's responsibilities with strength and dignity.

  • Important - Important - Significant; serious - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of important throughout life.

  • Repeat - Repeat - To do again; to layer - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of repeat throughout life.

  • Burden - Burden - A heavy load or responsibility - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of burden throughout life.

  • Fearful - Fear signals danger and motivates protection; courage is acting despite fear. May your child face fears with courage, acting rightly despite them.

  • Layer - Layer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the layer's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Respectful - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

  • Weight - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

- Shige -

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means "become, accomplish, form."

Name ideas examples

  • Become - Becoming represents transformation, potential realized, and growth. May your child become all they are meant to be.

  • To Become, be Completed, Accomplished, Finished - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.

  • Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.

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

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means "to flourish, prosperous, excellent."

Name ideas examples

  • To Flourish - Flourishing represents thriving, growth, and the fullest expression of potential. May your child flourish throughout life, thriving in every season.

  • Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.

  • Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.

  • Diligent - Diligent - To strive and make an effort - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of diligent throughout life.

  • Thriving - Thriving represents flourishing, abundant growth, and vital health. May your child thrive with abundant vitality.

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