Yoshi: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Yoshi – Meaning: righteous, good (meaning varies by kanji chosen) – Origin: Japanese – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: YOH-shee


Yoshi is a Japanese boy's name meaning “righteous, good (meaning varies by kanji chosen)”. It appears in our list of 175+ Japanese Baby Boy Names That Are Strong and Serene.

Meaning & Origin of Yoshi

Meaning: Righteous, good (meaning varies by kanji chosen).

Origin: Japanese.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Yoshi

Phonetic: YOH-shee   IPA: /ˈjoʊ.ʃi/

Popularity of Yoshi

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1914–2024.

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