Takashi: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Takashi – Meaning: noble, prosperous, or lofty (depending on the kanji used) – Origin: Japanese – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: tah-KAH-shee


Takashi is a Japanese boy's name meaning “noble, prosperous, or lofty (depending on the kanji used)”. It appears in our list of 175+ Japanese Baby Boy Names That Are Strong and Serene.

Meaning & Origin of Takashi

Meaning: Noble, prosperous, or lofty (depending on the kanji used).

Origin: Japanese.

How to Pronounce Takashi

Phonetic: tah-KAH-shee   IPA: /tɑːˈkɑːʃi/

Popularity of Takashi

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1913–2024.

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