Takeshi: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Takeshi – Meaning: warrior, fierce, or martial (depending on the kanji used) – Origin: Japanese – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: tah-KESH-ee


Takeshi is a Japanese boy's name meaning “warrior, fierce, or martial (depending on the kanji used)”. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Takeshi

Meaning: Warrior, fierce, or martial (depending on the kanji used).

Origin: Japanese.

How to Pronounce Takeshi

Phonetic: tah-KESH-ee   IPA: /tɑːˈkɛʃiː/

Popularity of Takeshi

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1912–2024.

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