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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameShigeru
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:しげる
  • Katakanatip:シゲル
  • English transcriptionstip:Shigeru
  • 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Shigetan(しげたん)Click to speech しげたん

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 nameShigeru

Kanji Names & Meanings - 25 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 "Shigeru," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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means "excellent, outstanding, superior."

  • Outstanding - To be superior or excellent in a particular field or activity.

  • Growing - To increase in size, amount, or degree.

  • Extending - To stretch out or expand in length, area, or scope.

  • Distinguishing - To set apart from others

  • Sprouting - To begin to grow or develop.

  • Blooming - To produce flowers

Name ideas examples

  • Outstanding - To be remarkable or exceptional in some way, suggesting that the baby will be a leader and stand out from the crowd.

  • Growing - To increase in size, number, or strength, suggesting that the baby will have a strong and healthy development.

  • Extending - To stretch out or expand in length, area, or volume, suggesting that the baby will have a wide range of experiences and opportunities.

  • Standing Out - To be prominent or noticeable, suggesting that the baby will be noticed and appreciated for their unique qualities.

  • Sprouting - To begin to grow or develop, suggesting that the baby will have a strong start in life.

  • Blooming - To produce flowers, suggesting that the baby will grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way.

- Shigeru -

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means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

  • Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

  • Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

- Shigeru -

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means "to state, to say, to report."

  • To Speak - To explain or to state something.

  • To Repeat - To do something multiple times.

  • Lightning - A natural phenomenon of a sudden and intense electrical discharge.

  • Monkey - The ninth of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals.

  • Direction - Southwest-west.

  • Time - 4pm and two hours before and after.

Name ideas examples

  • Speak, Explain - It conveys the idea of communication and expressing oneself.

  • Repeat - It conveys the idea of perseverance and resilience.

  • Lightning - It conveys the idea of strength and power.

  • Monkey - It conveys the idea of playfulness and intelligence.

繁瑠- Shigeru -

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means "grow."

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means "lapis lazuli."

  • Jewel - Used to refer to the gemstone "lapis lazuli" (瑠璃).

Name ideas examples

  • Precious - Symbolizing the preciousness of a baby.

  • Gemstone - Representing the beauty and rarity of a baby.

  • Brilliance - Signifying the brilliance and sparkle of a baby.

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means "excitement, interest, enthusiasm."

  • To Start Something New - To begin something new or to start something up.

  • To Raise Or Use - To raise or use something for a purpose.

  • To Build - To construct or build something.

  • To Become Lively - To become lively or active.

  • To Stand Up - To stand up or rise up.

  • Enjoyment - To experience pleasure or joy.

  • Delight - To be delighted or to take pleasure in something.

  • Interest - To have an interest in something.

  • To Enjoy - To take pleasure in something or to be happy about something.

Name ideas examples

  • To Start Something New - It symbolizes the beginning of a new life and the potential for growth and success.

  • To Rise Up - It symbolizes the potential for the baby to rise up and achieve great things in life.

  • To Enjoy - It symbolizes the joy and happiness that comes with being a new parent.

  • To Be Happy - It symbolizes the joy and happiness that comes with being a new parent and the potential for a bright future.

  • To Build - It symbolizes the potential for the baby to build a strong foundation for their future.

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means "barbarian, foreigner."

  • To Proliferate - To grow and flourish.

  • To Spread - To extend or expand.

  • To Increase - To become greater in number or size.

  • Fence - A barrier or enclosure.

  • Covering - Something that covers or conceals.

  • Enclosure - A space surrounded by a barrier or boundary.

  • Ebisu - A Japanese god of fortune and prosperity.

  • Foreigners - People from other countries.

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  • Prosperity - The state of being successful or thriving, success.

  • Abundance - A great or plentiful amount, a large quantity.

  • Growth - An increase in size, number, or strength.

  • Protection - The act of shielding or guarding from harm or danger.

  • Blessing - A special favor, mercy, or benefit, divine aid.

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- Shigeru -

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シゲル- Shigeru -

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Hiragana and katakana, which are phonetic but without inherent meaning.

しげる- Shigeru -

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Hiragana and katakana, which are phonetic but without inherent meaning.

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means "nourishing, nourishment, flavor, taste."

Name ideas examples

  • To Grow - It symbolizes the growth and development of the child.

  • To Nourish - It symbolizes the nourishment and care that the parents will provide for the child.

  • To Increase - It symbolizes the hope that the child will have a bright future and will continue to grow and develop.

  • To Thrive - It symbolizes the hope that the child will be healthy and happy.

  • To Blossom - It symbolizes the beauty and potential of the child.

  • To Flourish - It symbolizes the hope that the child will have a successful and fulfilling life.

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means "grow."

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means "lush, abundant, thriving."

Name ideas examples

  • Thriving - Symbolizing a life of abundance and growth.

  • Abundant - Representing a life of abundance and wealth.

  • Outstanding - Signifying a life of excellence and beauty.

  • Diligent - Representing a life of hard work and dedication.

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means "droop, hang down, suspend."

  • To Hang Down - To hang or dangle down from something, such as a branch or a rope.

  • To Give - To provide or bestow something to someone.

  • To Be About To - To be on the verge of doing something.

Name ideas examples

  • To Hang Down - This meaning suggests a baby who is gentle and graceful, with a calm and peaceful demeanor.

  • To Bestow - This meaning suggests a baby who is generous and kind, with a giving and compassionate nature.

  • To Be Almost - This meaning suggests a baby who is almost perfect, with a near-perfect character.

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means "restoration, recovery, return."

Name ideas examples

  • Return, Go Back - To symbolize a return to a place of origin or to signify a journey of coming back.

  • Declare, State - To declare a new beginning or to state a new purpose.

  • Do Again, Repeat - To signify a cycle of renewal or to represent a new start.

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means "compassion, mercy."

  • Love - To show deep affection and care for someone, similar to how a parent cares for their child.

  • Compassionate - To show kindness and mercy towards someone.

  • Mother - A female parent.

Name ideas examples

  • Loving - This kanji conveys a deep sense of love and affection, which is perfect for a baby who needs to be nurtured and cared for.

  • Caring - The kanji also implies a sense of caring and compassion, which is ideal for a baby who needs to be looked after and protected.

  • Kind - The kanji also suggests a kind and gentle nature, which is perfect for a baby who needs to be treated with kindness and understanding.

  • Motherly - The kanji also implies a motherly quality, which is perfect for a baby who needs to be surrounded by a loving and supportive mother figure.

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means "to become, to accomplish, to succeed."

Name ideas examples

  • Accomplishment, Achievement - To signify the completion of a task or goal, and to encourage the baby to strive for success.

  • Harmony, Peace - To signify the importance of living in harmony with others, and to encourage the baby to be a peacemaker.

  • Respect - To signify the importance of showing respect for others, and to encourage the baby to be respectful.

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means "woods, forest."

  • Forest - A place where trees and bamboo grow in abundance.

  • Abundance - A large number or quantity.

  • Prosperity - A state of being successful and thriving.

Name ideas examples

  • Forest - This kanji that symbolizes strength, growth, and resilience.

  • Abundance - This kanji that symbolizes abundance, wealth, and plenty.

  • Prosperity - This kanji that symbolizes success, prosperity, and good fortune.

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means "prosperity, flourish, glory."

  • To Flourish - To become prosperous and successful.

  • Splendor - Magnificence and grandeur.

  • Honor - High respect and esteem.

  • Brilliance - Shining brightly and radiantly.

Name ideas examples

  • To Flourish, Prosper - To grow and thrive in a healthy and successful way.

  • Splendor, Glory - To be radiant and beautiful, like a gorgeous flower in full bloom.

  • Honor, Renown - To be respected and admired for one's achievements.

  • Shine, Radiance - To be bright and luminous.

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means "forest, woods."

  • Forest - A place with many trees and lush vegetation.

  • Solemn - A feeling of reverence and respect.

  • Tightening - A feeling of being pulled together.

  • Dim - A feeling of darkness and gloom.

  • Quiet - A feeling of stillness and peace.

Name ideas examples

  • Strength - This kanji symbolizes strength and resilience, as it is associated with the dense and lush forests that are often found in nature. This could be a great name for a baby who is strong and determined.

  • Nature - This kanji is also associated with nature, as it is a representation of the forests that are found in nature. This could be a great name for a baby who is connected to nature and appreciates the beauty of the outdoors.

  • Peace - This kanji is also associated with peace and tranquility, as it is a representation of the peaceful and serene forests that are often found in nature. This could be a great name for a baby who is peaceful and calm.

  • Wisdom - This kanji is also associated with wisdom, as it is a representation of the wisdom that can be found in nature. This could be a great name for a baby who is wise and has a deep understanding of the world.

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means "increase, multiply, propagate."

  • Increase - To grow or increase in number, size, or amount.

  • Cultivate - To grow or develop something, such as a plant or skill.

  • Plant - To put a seed, bulb, or plant into the ground to grow.

Name ideas examples

  • Increase - To signify growth and abundance in the life of the baby.

  • Cultivate - To signify the development of the baby's skills and talents.

  • Plant - To signify the planting of a seed of life and potential.

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means "to heap up, to pile up, to serve (food) generously."

  • To Fill A Container - To fill a container with something, such as food or liquid.

  • To Pile Up High - To stack something in a high pile.

  • Offerings To The Gods - Items offered to the gods as a form of worship.

  • Vigorous - Having a lot of energy or enthusiasm.

  • To Enliven - To make something more lively or exciting.

  • To Compound Medicine - To mix and prepare medicine for consumption.

  • Mating Season - The period of time when animals are sexually active.

Name ideas examples

  • Abundant - This kanji implies that the baby will have an abundance of good fortune and blessings.

  • Filled - This kanji implies that the baby will be filled with joy and happiness.

  • Energetic - This kanji implies that the baby will have a lot of energy and enthusiasm.

  • Mature - This kanji implies that the baby will grow up to be wise and mature.

  • Offering - This kanji implies that the baby will be a blessing to others and will be generous with their gifts.

  • Seasonal - This kanji implies that the baby will be in tune with the changing of the seasons and will be able to adapt to the changing environment.

means "heavy, important, serious."

  • Heavy - Having a great weight

  • Serious - Having a great importance

  • Respectful - Showing respect and admiration for someone or something.

  • Weight - The amount of heaviness of an object.

  • Burden - A heavy load or responsibility.

  • Fearful - Feeling fear or apprehension.

  • Repeated - Done or said again and again.

  • Layer - A thin sheet or coating of something.

Name ideas examples

  • Precious - Highly valued and cherished.

  • Important - Of great significance or value.

  • Respected - Held in high esteem or honor.

  • Heavy - Having great weight or significance.

  • Serious - Showing a lack of humor or playfulness.

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means "lush, abundant, thriving."

Name ideas examples

  • Thriving - Symbolizing a life of abundance and growth.

  • Abundant - Representing a life of abundance and wealth.

  • Outstanding - Signifying a life of excellence and beauty.

  • Diligent - Representing a life of hard work and dedication.

means "stream, flow, current."

  • Flow - To flow, to stream, for water to flow, to drift, to wander.

  • Spread - To spread, to disseminate, to pass on.

  • Exile - To exile as a punishment, to send away to a distant place.

  • Stream - A stream, a flowing river, a changing state.

  • Fellowship - Companions, bloodline, same kind.

  • Status - Quality, class, rank, social standing.

  • Unfounded - Something without basis, something done carelessly, something uncertain.

  • Counting - A way of counting flags or brooms.

Name ideas examples

  • Flow - It symbolizes the idea of a continuous, steady flow of life. It can also represent the idea of a journey, with the baby being the one who is flowing through life.

  • Spread - It symbolizes the idea of spreading joy and happiness. It can also represent the idea of sharing knowledge and wisdom with others.

  • Transmit - It symbolizes the idea of passing on knowledge and wisdom to the next generation. It can also represent the idea of connecting people and cultures.

  • Exile - It symbolizes the idea of being exiled from one's home. It can also represent the idea of being forced to leave one's home and start anew.

  • Stream - It symbolizes the idea of a continuous, steady flow of life. It can also represent the idea of a journey, with the baby being the one who is flowing through life.

  • Kin - It symbolizes the idea of family and community

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means "heavy, important, serious."

  • Heavy - Having a great weight

  • Serious - Having a great importance

  • Respectful - Showing respect and admiration for someone or something.

  • Weight - The amount of heaviness of an object.

  • Burden - A heavy load or responsibility.

  • Fearful - Feeling fear or apprehension.

  • Repeated - Done or said again and again.

  • Layer - A thin sheet or coating of something.

Name ideas examples

  • Precious - Highly valued and cherished.

  • Important - Of great significance or value.

  • Respected - Held in high esteem or honor.

  • Heavy - Having great weight or significance.

  • Serious - Showing a lack of humor or playfulness.

means "lapis lazuli."

  • Jewel - Used to refer to the gemstone "lapis lazuli" (瑠璃).

Name ideas examples

  • Precious - Symbolizing the preciousness of a baby.

  • Gemstone - Representing the beauty and rarity of a baby.

  • Brilliance - Signifying the brilliance and sparkle of a baby.

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