At a Glance
- Meaning
- Truth, faith, or second son, depending on the kanji
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- SHIN-jee
Shinji is a Japanese boy's name meaning “truth, faith, or second son, depending on the kanji”. It appears in our list of 175+ Japanese Baby Boy Names That Are Strong and Serene.
Meaning & Origin of Shinji
Meaning: Truth, faith, or second son, depending on the kanji.
Origin: Japanese.
How to Pronounce Shinji
SHIN-jeeIPA /ˈʃɪn.dʒi/
Popularity of Shinji
Shinji doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Shinji
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Kenji · Akira · Daisuke · Makoto · Hiroshi · Yoshio
