Hiroshi
Hiroshi is a boys' name of Japanese origin meaning “generous, tolerant, prosperous.”
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how do you pronounce Hiroshi?
hee-ROH-shee
where does the name Hiroshi come from?
A common masculine Japanese name, also written Hirosi in romanization.
Hiroshi is one of the most enduring Japanese male names, with kanji variations emphasizing generosity, broadness of mind, or prosperity. It carries the aspirational quality common in traditional Japanese naming, wishing for the child's noble character.
how popular is this name?
Hiroshi has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 11 years since 1915, and fell outside it for 2. It peaked at #737 in 1924, and ranked #911 in 1927.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1927 | #911 |
| 1926 | #963 |
| 1925 | #746 |
| 1924 | #737 |
| 1923 | #803 |
| 1922 | #882 |
| 1921 | #790 |
| 1920 | #865 |
| 1915 | #868 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Hiroshi fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Hiroshi?
- Hiroshi Sugimoto (world-renowned contemporary artist and photographer)
- Hiroshi Yamauchi (transformative president of Nintendo)
what are the nicknames and variants of Hiroshi?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Hiroshi?
what names go well with Hiroshi?
Sibling names that share Hiroshi's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Hiroshi
What does the name Hiroshi mean?
Hiroshi means “generous, tolerant, prosperous”.
What is the origin of the name Hiroshi?
Hiroshi comes from the Japanese naming tradition. Related forms include Hirosi.
How popular is the name Hiroshi?
Hiroshi ranked #911 in the US in 1927, according to Social Security data.
Is Hiroshi a boy or girl name?
Hiroshi is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Hiroshi?
Hiroshi is pronounced hee-ROH-shee, with 3 syllables.
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