Shun: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Shun – Meaning: commonly written with a character meaning 'talented' or 'outstanding' (e.g. 俊), though names with this reading can use several different kanji with different meanings – Origin: Japanese – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: SHOON


Shun is a Japanese boy's name meaning “commonly written with a character meaning 'talented' or 'outstanding' (e.g. 俊), though names with this reading can use several different kanji with different meanings”. It appears in our list of 175+ Japanese Baby Boy Names That Are Strong and Serene.

Meaning & Origin of Shun

Meaning: Commonly written with a character meaning 'talented' or 'outstanding' (e.g. 俊), though names with this reading can use several different kanji with different meanings.

Origin: Japanese.

Source: Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Shun

Phonetic: SHOON   IPA: /ˈʃuːn/

Popularity of Shun

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1925–2023.

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