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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameShigeri
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:しげり
  • Katakanatip:シゲリ
  • English Syllablestip:shi-ge-ri (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:shi-ge-ri (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Shigeri
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Shigechan(しげちゃん)Click to speech しげちゃんGerikun( げりくん)Click to speech  げりくんShigerun( しげるん)Click to speech  しげるん

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 nameShigeri

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 "Shigeri," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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means "flourish, hedge, foreign."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Hedge - Hedge - A Fence; a barrier - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of hedge throughout life.

  • Foreign - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

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

  • Ebisu - Wealth represents abundance, resources, and the means to do good. May your child prosper in all ways and share their abundance.

  • Fence - Fences represent boundaries, protection, and defining one's space. May your child set healthy boundaries while remaining open to connection.

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

重里- Shigeri -

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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 "village, residence, birthplace."

Name ideas examples

  • Village - Villages represent community, belonging, and the shared life of neighbors. May your child know the warmth of village belonging, rooted in community.

  • Residence - Residence - A Dwelling; a home - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of residence throughout life.

  • Birthplace - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.

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

  • Distance Unit - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

  • Foster Home - Home (家) represents family, security, and the foundation from which we venture forth. May your child always have a home—a place of family, security, and love.

  • Mansion - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.

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

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