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Japanese boy(male) nameShigekatsu
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:しげかつ
  • Katakanatip:シゲカツ
  • English Syllablestip:shi-ge-ka-tsu (4)
  • Japanese Moraetip:shi-ge-ka-tsu (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Shigekatsu
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Shigekun(しげくん)Click to speech しげくんKatsutan( かつたん)Click to speech  かつたんShigetan( しげたん)Click to speech  しげたん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 11 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 "Shigekatsu," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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繁克- Shigekatsu -

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means "flourish, prosperous, frequent."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

  • Frequent - Frequent - Occurring Often; busy and active - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of frequent throughout life.

  • Busy, Complicated - Busy/Complicated - To be busy or complicated - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of busy/complicated throughout life.

  • Horse's Girth - Horses represent vitality, success, and the strength to carry others forward. May your child gallop toward success like a noble horse, carrying others along their journey.

  • Increase, Grow - Growth and increase represent development, expanding, and flourishing. May your child grow and flourish continually.

  • Luxuriant - Luxuriant growth represents abundance, rich development, and flourishing. May your child flourish in abundance.

means "to overcome, well, to be good at."

Name ideas examples

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

  • To be Good at - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.

  • Well - Well - Sufficiently; fully - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of well throughout life.

茂克- Shigekatsu -

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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.

means "to overcome, well, to be good at."

Name ideas examples

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

  • To be Good at - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.

  • Well - Well - Sufficiently; fully - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of well throughout life.

茂勝- Shigekatsu -

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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.

means "win, excel, overcome."

Name ideas examples

  • Win - Winning represents achievement, triumph, and reaching goals. May your child win at what matters most in life.

  • Excel - Excelling represents achievement, standing out, and reaching one's potential. May your child excel in their chosen pursuits and reach their full potential.

  • Overcome - Overcome - To Prevail; to conquer - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of overcome throughout life.

  • All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.

  • Endure - Enduring represents perseverance, strength, and lasting through challenges. May your child endure difficulties with grace and emerge stronger.

  • Outperform - Outperform - To be better than others - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of outperform throughout life.

茂恰- Shigekatsu -

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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.

means "just like."

  • Just Like - This word implies that something is similar to something else.

  • Exactly - This word implies that something is precisely as it should be.

Name ideas examples

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

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

茂葛- Shigekatsu -

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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.

means "kudzu, arrowroot, tangle."

  • Arrowroot - A starchy plant used in cooking.

  • Tangle - To become intertwined or complicated.

  • Vine - A general term for a type of climbing vine.

Name ideas examples

  • Arrowroot - Arrowroot - A starchy plant used in cooking - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of arrowroot throughout life.

  • Tangle - Tangles represent complexity that can be unraveled with patience. May your child untangle life's complexities with patience and wisdom.

  • Vine - Vine - A general term for a type of climbing vine - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of vine throughout life.

茂褐- Shigekatsu -

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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.

means "brown, coarse cloth, humble."

Name ideas examples

  • Coarse Cloth - Fabrics represent the weaving together of life's threads. May your child weave a beautiful tapestry with their life.

  • Humble - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Dark - Darkness represents mystery, the unknown, and the potential for hidden growth. May your child not fear the dark, finding growth even in uncertain times.

茂轄- Shigekatsu -

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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.

means "jurisdiction, control, linchpin."

Name ideas examples

  • Jurisdiction - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

  • Control - Control - To Govern; to manage - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of control throughout life.

  • Linchpin - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

  • To Prevent Wheels from Detaching from Axles - The act of prevent wheels from detaching from axles represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child prevent wheels from detaching from axles with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

重克- Shigekatsu -

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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.

means "to overcome, well, to be good at."

Name ideas examples

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

  • To be Good at - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.

  • Well - Well - Sufficiently; fully - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of well throughout life.

重勝- Shigekatsu -

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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.

means "win, excel, overcome."

Name ideas examples

  • Win - Winning represents achievement, triumph, and reaching goals. May your child win at what matters most in life.

  • Excel - Excelling represents achievement, standing out, and reaching one's potential. May your child excel in their chosen pursuits and reach their full potential.

  • Overcome - Overcome - To Prevail; to conquer - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of overcome throughout life.

  • All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.

  • Endure - Enduring represents perseverance, strength, and lasting through challenges. May your child endure difficulties with grace and emerge stronger.

  • Outperform - Outperform - To be better than others - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of outperform throughout life.

重活- Shigekatsu -

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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.

means "to revive, to live, lively."

Name ideas examples

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

  • To Live - Living represents existence with purpose, engagement, and full participation in life. May your child truly live, engaged and purposeful in every moment.

  • Lively - Living represents existence with purpose, engagement, and full participation in life. May your child truly live, engaged and purposeful in every moment.

  • Flowing - Flowing represents movement, life force, and continuous progress. May your child flow through life with graceful momentum.

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

鎮克- Shigekatsu -

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means "calm, suppress, settle."

Name ideas examples

  • Calm - Calmness represents inner peace, self-control, and the stillness from which wisdom arises. May your child remain calm in all circumstances, finding peace in the storm.

  • Suppress - Suppressing represents control, restraint, and mastery over impulses. May your child master themselves, controlling what needs control.

  • Settle - Settling represents resolution, peace, and finding one's place. May your child settle disputes peacefully and find their place in the world.

  • A Center - The center represents balance, stability, and being at the heart of things. May your child find their center, balanced and stable at the heart of their world.

  • A Town - A Town - A large settlement - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of a town throughout life.

  • A Weight - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

  • Always - Always - For all time, forever - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of always throughout life.

  • Important - Important - Central; key (as in "town") - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of important throughout life.

means "to overcome, well, to be good at."

Name ideas examples

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

  • To be Good at - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.

  • Well - Well - Sufficiently; fully - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of well throughout life.

Real Persons

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  • 山口Yamaguchi 重克Shigekatsu Professor of economics emeritus, University of Tokyo (1932- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 藤井Fujii 繁克Shigekatsu (1926-2011) wikipedia page linkJP

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