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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Generous, tolerant, or prosperous
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- hee-ROH-shee
Hiroshi is a Japanese name for a boy, pronounced hee-ROH-shee, and it's usually taken to mean generous, tolerant, or prosperous. It has a worldly, classic feel that has stayed timeless rather than trendy.
Meaning & Origin of Hiroshi
Meaning: Generous, tolerant, or prosperous.
Origin: Japanese.
How to Pronounce Hiroshi
hee-ROH-sheeIPA /hiːˈroʊʃi/
Popularity of Hiroshi
Hiroshi has always been a rare name in the U.S. It peaked at #740 in 1924 with 81 babies, and by 2024 it had slipped to #7931 with just 10 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Hiroshi mean?
Generous, tolerant, or prosperous.
How do you pronounce Hiroshi?
Hiroshi is pronounced hee-ROH-shee (IPA: /hiːˈroʊʃi/).
Is Hiroshi a popular name right now?
Hiroshi peaked at #740 in 1924 and is ranked #7931 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)
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