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Shiba
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  • Hiraganatip:しば
  • Katakanatip:シバ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 8,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Shiba

Kanji Names & Meanings - 15 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. Even surnames with the same pronunciation can have different meanings based on the kanji used. Below are the kanji choices for "Shiba," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.

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means "shiba, turf, lawn."

  • Grass, Turf - A type of perennial grass that is planted in gardens and on sports fields.

  • Mushroom - A type of mushroom called Mannentake, which is considered a symbol of good luck.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 4,000

- Shiba -

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means "firewood, brushwood."

  • A small shrub that grows in the mountains and fields.

  • Bundles of branches cut from the shrub.

  • A festival in which the shrub is burned to honor the gods.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 3,000

志波- Shiba -

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means "aspiration, ambition, goal."

  • Aspiration - To direct one's heart towards a certain goal or objective.

  • Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.

  • Record - To remember or recall.

  • Document - To record or document.

  • Writings - A record written down. A book.

  • Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.

means "wave, billow, surge."

  • Wave - Movement of the water surface caused by the wind. Also, something in a wave-like shape.

  • Ripple - When a wave is created.

  • Something that is transmitted like a wave. Something that moves like a wave.

  • Abbreviation of the country name "Poland" (波蘭).

  • Householdstip: aprx. 500

司馬- Shiba -

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means "administer, manage, control."

  • To Serve In An Official Capacity - This refers to someone who is responsible for a certain role or task.

  • To Manage Or Oversee - This refers to taking charge of a certain task or responsibility.

  • To Inquire - This refers to investigating a situation or gathering information.

means "horse."

  • Horse - A hoofed mammal of the family Equidae, kept as a domesticated animal.

  • Metaphor - A large animal used as a metaphor.

  • Chess Piece - The pieces in the game of shogi, such as the "dragon horse(竜馬)" and the "keima(桂馬)".

  • Householdstip: aprx. 100

志場- Shiba -

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means "aspiration, ambition, goal."

  • Aspiration - To direct one's heart towards a certain goal or objective.

  • Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.

  • Record - To remember or recall.

  • Document - To record or document.

  • Writings - A record written down. A book.

  • Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.

means "place, location, scene, setting."

  • A place where people gather or hold an event.

  • A place that has been purified for the purpose of worshipping a god.

  • A moment or a period of time.

  • A scene in a play.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 80

紫葉- Shiba -

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means "purple, violet."

  • Purple - A color made by mixing red and blue.

  • Soy Sauce - A condiment made from fermented soybeans.

means "leaf, blade of a plant."

  • Leaf - A thin and flat object, like a leaf of a plant or tree.

  • Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.

  • Parting - The end of something.

  • Era - A period of time.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 50

司波- Shiba -

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means "administer, manage, control."

  • To Serve In An Official Capacity - This refers to someone who is responsible for a certain role or task.

  • To Manage Or Oversee - This refers to taking charge of a certain task or responsibility.

  • To Inquire - This refers to investigating a situation or gathering information.

means "wave, billow, surge."

  • Wave - Movement of the water surface caused by the wind. Also, something in a wave-like shape.

  • Ripple - When a wave is created.

  • Something that is transmitted like a wave. Something that moves like a wave.

  • Abbreviation of the country name "Poland" (波蘭).

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20

清波- Shiba -

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means "pure, clear, clean."

means "wave, billow, surge."

  • Wave - Movement of the water surface caused by the wind. Also, something in a wave-like shape.

  • Ripple - When a wave is created.

  • Something that is transmitted like a wave. Something that moves like a wave.

  • Abbreviation of the country name "Poland" (波蘭).

  • Householdstip: aprx. 10

志葉- Shiba -

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means "aspiration, ambition, goal."

  • Aspiration - To direct one's heart towards a certain goal or objective.

  • Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.

  • Record - To remember or recall.

  • Document - To record or document.

  • Writings - A record written down. A book.

  • Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.

means "leaf, blade of a plant."

  • Leaf - A thin and flat object, like a leaf of a plant or tree.

  • Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.

  • Parting - The end of something.

  • Era - A period of time.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 10

柴葉- Shiba -

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means "firewood, brushwood."

  • A small shrub that grows in the mountains and fields.

  • Bundles of branches cut from the shrub.

  • A festival in which the shrub is burned to honor the gods.

means "leaf, blade of a plant."

  • Leaf - A thin and flat object, like a leaf of a plant or tree.

  • Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.

  • Parting - The end of something.

  • Era - A period of time.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 10

斯波- Shiba -

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means "this, here, thus."

  • To Cut, To Slice, To Sever - This kanji is read as "kono" or "kore" and is used to indicate something nearby.

  • To Be Like This - This kanji is read as "kaku" and is used to indicate something similar.

  • In Other Words - This kanji is read as "sunawachi" and is used to indicate a situation in which something will happen if something else happens.

means "wave, billow, surge."

  • Wave - Movement of the water surface caused by the wind. Also, something in a wave-like shape.

  • Ripple - When a wave is created.

  • Something that is transmitted like a wave. Something that moves like a wave.

  • Abbreviation of the country name "Poland" (波蘭).

  • Householdstip: under 10

志羽- Shiba -

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means "aspiration, ambition, goal."

  • Aspiration - To direct one's heart towards a certain goal or objective.

  • Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.

  • Record - To remember or recall.

  • Document - To record or document.

  • Writings - A record written down. A book.

  • Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.

means "feather, wing."

  • Feathers - The feathers of a bird or insect.

  • Bird - A bird or other avian species.

  • Ornament - An ornament held in the hand when dancing.

  • Help - Something that provides assistance. An assistant.

  • Numeral - A numeral used to count birds or rabbits.

  • Householdstip: under 10

四葉- Shiba -

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means "four."

  • Four - The number four.

  • Four Times - Four times or four degrees.

  • Four Directions - The four cardinal directions.

  • Ten O'Clock - An old way of referring to 10am (the hour of the snake) or 10pm (the hour of the boar).

means "leaf, blade of a plant."

  • Leaf - A thin and flat object, like a leaf of a plant or tree.

  • Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.

  • Parting - The end of something.

  • Era - A period of time.

  • Householdstip: under 10

紫波- Shiba -

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means "purple, violet."

  • Purple - A color made by mixing red and blue.

  • Soy Sauce - A condiment made from fermented soybeans.

means "wave, billow, surge."

  • Wave - Movement of the water surface caused by the wind. Also, something in a wave-like shape.

  • Ripple - When a wave is created.

  • Something that is transmitted like a wave. Something that moves like a wave.

  • Abbreviation of the country name "Poland" (波蘭).

  • Householdstip: under 10

欺波- Shiba -

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means "deception, fraud, trickery."

  • Deceive, Fool, Trick - To mislead or manipulate someone by telling them something that is not true.

  • Insult, Belittle - To treat someone with disrespect or contempt.

  • Mock, Ridicule - To make fun of someone in a cruel or unkind way.

means "wave, billow, surge."

  • Wave - Movement of the water surface caused by the wind. Also, something in a wave-like shape.

  • Ripple - When a wave is created.

  • Something that is transmitted like a wave. Something that moves like a wave.

  • Abbreviation of the country name "Poland" (波蘭).

  • Householdstip: under 10

Real Persons

The list contains people mentioned in Wikipedia. All JP links are in Japanese only. Sorry!

  • Shiba 一平Ippei Japanese dancer, actor and choreographer (1981- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • Shiba 美奈子Minako Japanese animator, character designer, animation director (1971-2021) wikipedia page linkEN wikipedia page linkJP
  • Shiba Tadashi Japanese baseball player (1962- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • Shiba 俊夫Toshio Japanese actor (1947- ) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 斯波Shiba 忠夫Tadao (1908-1988) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 斯波Shiba 義将Yoshimasa Japanese samurai (1350-1410) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 斯波Shiba 高経Takatsune Japanese samurai (1305-1367) wikipedia page linkJP

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