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Japanese boy(male) nameShiu
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:しう
  • Katakanatip:シウ
  • English Syllablestip:shi-u (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:shi-u (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Shiu
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Shiukun(しうくん)Click to speech しうくんUutan(うーたん)Click to speech うーたんShiuchan(しうちゃん)Click to speech しうちゃん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 9 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 "Shiu," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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時宇- Shiu -

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means "time, hour, season."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

  • Hour - Hours measure the precious segments of each day, never to return once passed. May your child use their hours wisely, treasuring each precious segment of time.

  • Season - Seasons teach us about cycles, timing, and the wisdom of accepting change. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding purpose in each phase.

  • Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.

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

  • Opportunity - Opportunity - A suitable time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of opportunity throughout life.

means "universe, roof, house."

Name ideas examples

  • Universe - Universe represents the totality of existence, cosmic order, and ultimate reality. May your child understand their place in the universe, connected to all that exists.

  • Roof - Roof - The Eaves; a covering - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of roof throughout life.

  • House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.

  • Capacity - Capacity - Mental Breadth; magnanimity - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of capacity throughout life.

  • Spirit, Intelligence - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.

時雨- Shiu -

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means "time, hour, season."

Name ideas examples

  • 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.

  • Hour - Hours measure the precious segments of each day, never to return once passed. May your child use their hours wisely, treasuring each precious segment of time.

  • Season - Seasons teach us about cycles, timing, and the wisdom of accepting change. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding purpose in each phase.

  • Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.

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

  • Opportunity - Opportunity - A suitable time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of opportunity throughout life.

means "rain, to rain, rain down."

Name ideas examples

  • Rain - Rain is a blessing that nourishes the rice fields, symbolizing abundance, renewal, and purification. May your child bring refreshing renewal to others, nurturing growth wherever they go.

  • Rain Down - Rain is a blessing that nourishes the rice fields, symbolizing abundance, renewal, and purification. May your child bring refreshing renewal to others, nurturing growth wherever they go.

  • To Rain - The act of raining symbolizes heaven's blessing descending upon the earth. May your child shower blessings upon others, bringing life and vitality to all they touch.

始宇- Shiu -

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means "begin, start, first."

Name ideas examples

  • Begin - Beginning represents fresh starts, initiation, and new chapters. May your child begin each day and endeavor with hope.

  • Start - Starting represents beginning, initiative, and fresh starts. May your child start new ventures with courage and enthusiasm.

  • First - Being first represents leadership, pioneering spirit, and the courage to lead the way. May your child be first in character and courage, leading others with integrity.

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

  • Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.

means "universe, roof, house."

Name ideas examples

  • Universe - Universe represents the totality of existence, cosmic order, and ultimate reality. May your child understand their place in the universe, connected to all that exists.

  • Roof - Roof - The Eaves; a covering - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of roof throughout life.

  • House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.

  • Capacity - Capacity - Mental Breadth; magnanimity - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of capacity throughout life.

  • Spirit, Intelligence - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.

司宇- Shiu -

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means "manage, preside, official."

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  • 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 "universe, roof, house."

Name ideas examples

  • Universe - Universe represents the totality of existence, cosmic order, and ultimate reality. May your child understand their place in the universe, connected to all that exists.

  • Roof - Roof - The Eaves; a covering - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of roof throughout life.

  • House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.

  • Capacity - Capacity - Mental Breadth; magnanimity - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of capacity throughout life.

  • Spirit, Intelligence - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.

士佑- Shiu -

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means "gentleman, scholar, samurai."

Name ideas examples

  • Gentleman - A gentleman combines courtesy, honor, and consideration for others. May your child embody gentlemanly virtues of courtesy and honor.

  • Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.

  • Samurai - The samurai way (武士道) emphasizes honor, loyalty, and self-discipline. May your child embody samurai virtues

  • Adult Male - Adult Male - An adult male - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of adult male throughout life.

  • Duty - Duty represents responsibility, obligation, and honorable commitment. May your child fulfill their duties with honor and dedication.

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

  • Qualified Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

means "help."

  • Aid - To give assistance or support.

  • Protect - To shield or guard from harm or danger.

Name ideas examples

  • Aid - Aiding represents helping, support, and coming to others' assistance. May your child aid those in need with a generous heart.

  • Protect - Protecting represents defense, care, and keeping safe from harm. May your child protect the vulnerable and defend the right.

志有- Shiu -

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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 "have, exist, furthermore."

Name ideas examples

  • Have - Having represents possession, gratitude, and appreciating what one holds. May your child have enough, and appreciate all they have with gratitude.

  • Exist - Existing represents being, presence, and the gift of life. May your child exist with purpose and meaning.

  • Furthermore - Furthermore - In Addition; moreover - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of furthermore throughout life.

  • Maintain - Maintaining represents preservation, care, and steady attention. May your child maintain what is good and care for what matters.

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

思羽- Shiu -

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means "to think, to love, particle."

Name ideas examples

  • To Love - To love is the highest calling, giving oneself for the wellbeing of others. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved, finding life's greatest meaning in love.

  • Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.

  • Cherish, Love - Love represents deep connection, care, and the heart of all relationships. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved in return.

  • Poetic Device - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

  • Put in Heart - Hearing represents receptivity, understanding, and the skill of true listening. May your child truly hear others, listening with understanding and compassion.

  • Seemingly - Seeming reminds us to look beyond appearances to find deeper truth. May your child see beyond seeming, finding truth beneath appearances.

  • Think, Consider, Have an Idea - Thinking represents reason, reflection, and the power of the inquiring mind. May your child think deeply, using reason and reflection wisely.

  • Thought - Thought - Feelings; ideas; considerations - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of thought throughout life.

means "feather, bird, ornament."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Counter for Birds - Birds symbolize freedom, aspiration, and the soul's journey between heaven and earth. May your child soar freely like a bird, carrying messages of hope between heaven and earth.

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

  • Help - Helping represents service, assistance, and making others' lives better. May your child help generously and receive help graciously.

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

  • Support - Supporting represents help, foundation, and being there for others. May your child support others and receive support when needed.

知有- Shiu -

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means "know, wisdom, intelligence."

Name ideas examples

  • Know - Knowing represents understanding, certainty, and wisdom. May your child know truth and share knowledge generously.

  • To Know - Knowing represents wisdom, understanding, and the accumulation of learning. May your child know much, growing in wisdom and understanding always.

  • Wisdom - Wisdom in Japanese culture means not just knowledge, but the discernment to apply it with compassion. May your child grow wise in both mind and heart, using knowledge to serve and help others.

  • Intelligence - Intelligence - The ability to learn and understand - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of intelligence throughout life.

  • Acquaintance - Acquaintance - To be familiar with someone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of acquaintance throughout life.

  • Inform - Inform - To Tell; to make known - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of inform throughout life.

  • Realize - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

means "have, exist, furthermore."

Name ideas examples

  • Have - Having represents possession, gratitude, and appreciating what one holds. May your child have enough, and appreciate all they have with gratitude.

  • Exist - Existing represents being, presence, and the gift of life. May your child exist with purpose and meaning.

  • Furthermore - Furthermore - In Addition; moreover - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of furthermore throughout life.

  • Maintain - Maintaining represents preservation, care, and steady attention. May your child maintain what is good and care for what matters.

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

詩宇- Shiu -

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means "poetry, poem."

Name ideas examples

  • Poetry - Poetry represents the art of expressing deep emotion and truth through beautiful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express themselves beautifully.

  • Poem - Poems capture beauty and truth in condensed, powerful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express deep truths beautifully.

means "universe, roof, house."

Name ideas examples

  • Universe - Universe represents the totality of existence, cosmic order, and ultimate reality. May your child understand their place in the universe, connected to all that exists.

  • Roof - Roof - The Eaves; a covering - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of roof throughout life.

  • House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.

  • Capacity - Capacity - Mental Breadth; magnanimity - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of capacity throughout life.

  • Spirit, Intelligence - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.

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