Shinji: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Shinji – 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

Phonetic: SHIN-jee   IPA: /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.

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