Chihiro
Chihiro is a girls' name of Japanese origin meaning “thousand questions; thousand fathoms.” A Japanese name written with kanji meaning thousand (chi) and question or fathom (hiro).
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how do you pronounce Chihiro?
chee-HEE-roh
where does the name Chihiro come from?
Commonly written 千尋, combining chi, thousand, and hiro, a fathom.
It is widely recognized in the West as the protagonist of Hayao Miyazaki's 2001 animated film Spirited Away.
the history of Chihiro
It is known in the West as the name of the heroine of Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away.
who are famous people named Chihiro?
- Chihiro Ogino (fictional, Spirited Away)
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what names go well with Chihiro?
Sibling names that share Chihiro's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Chihiro
What does the name Chihiro mean?
Chihiro means “thousand questions; thousand fathoms”.
What is the origin of the name Chihiro?
Chihiro comes from the Japanese naming tradition.
How popular is the name Chihiro?
Chihiro has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Chihiro a boy or girl name?
Chihiro is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Chihiro?
Chihiro is pronounced chee-HEE-roh, with 3 syllables.
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