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Japanese girl(female) nameShige
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:しげ
  • Katakanatip:シゲ
  • English transcriptionstip:Shige
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Shigechan(しげちゃん)Click to speech しげちゃんShigeko(しげこ)Click to speech しげこShigepon(しげぽん)Click to speech しげぽん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. Japanese boy(male) nameSee the boys' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameShige

Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Shige."

Introduction to how Japanese names work

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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