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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameShihou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:しほう
  • Katakanatip:シホウ
  • English Syllablestip:shi-hou (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:shi-ho-u (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Shihou, Shiho, Shihoh, Shihō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Shihochan(しほちゃん)Click to speech しほちゃんHouchan(ほうちゃん)Click to speech ほうちゃんShihokun(しほくん)Click to speech しほくん

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 nameShihou

Kanji Names & Meanings - 5 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 "Shihou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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四方- Shihou -

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means "four, four times, four directions."

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

  • Four Times - Four Times - Four occurrences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of four times 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.

志鳳- Shihou -

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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 "phoenix, male phoenix, imperial."

Name ideas examples

  • Phoenix - The phoenix (鳳凰) represents rebirth, immortality, and the empress in Japanese imperial symbolism. May your child rise renewed like the phoenix from every challenge, embodying immortal grace.

  • Male Phoenix - The phoenix (鳳凰) represents rebirth, immortality, and the empress in Japanese imperial symbolism. May your child rise renewed like the phoenix from every challenge, embodying immortal grace.

  • Imperial - Being imperial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be imperial, letting this quality guide their path.

司峰- Shihou -

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means "manage, preside, official."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Preside - Preside - To be in charge - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of preside throughout life.

  • Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.

  • To Serve in an Official Capacity - Service represents humility, contribution, and finding greatness through giving. May your child serve others generously, finding greatness in giving.

means "peak, back of blade."

Name ideas examples

  • Peak - Peaks represent achievement, high points, and reaching summits. May your child reach the peaks of their aspirations.

  • Back of Blade - Back represents support, protection, and watching over those who go before. May your child be a supportive presence, protecting and watching over loved ones.

  • Large Mountain - The large mountain represents grand aspirations and majestic presence. May your child dream large and stand majestic.

枝芳- Shihou -

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means "branch, twig, offshoot."

Name ideas examples

  • Branch - Branches represent growth, reaching outward, and family connections. May your child branch out into the world while staying connected to family.

  • Twig - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

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

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

means "fragrant, aromatic, virtuous."

Name ideas examples

  • Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.

  • Aromatic - Being aromatic represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be aromatic, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Virtuous - Being virtuous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be virtuous, letting this quality guide their path.

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

  • Talented - Talented - Having a natural ability or skill - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of talented throughout life.

  • Well-regarded - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

  • Wise - Wisdom represents deep understanding, good judgment, and the integration of knowledge. May your child grow wise, integrating knowledge with understanding and compassion.

紫峰- Shihou -

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means "purple, soy sauce."

Name ideas examples

  • Purple - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Soy Sauce - Soy Sauce - Soy sauce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of soy sauce throughout life.

means "peak, back of blade."

Name ideas examples

  • Peak - Peaks represent achievement, high points, and reaching summits. May your child reach the peaks of their aspirations.

  • Back of Blade - Back represents support, protection, and watching over those who go before. May your child be a supportive presence, protecting and watching over loved ones.

  • Large Mountain - The large mountain represents grand aspirations and majestic presence. May your child dream large and stand majestic.

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