Fifth man; from "hei" + "hachi"
Name Profile
Hiroshi
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Hiroshi.
Primary meaning
Generous; from Japanese "hiroshi"
Pronunciation: hee-RO-shee
Profile summary
Common Japanese masculine name. The current meaning shown for this name is Generous; from Japanese "hiroshi". The catalog pronunciation is listed as hee-RO-shee. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Hiroshi. Hiroshi appears in boy naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Hiroshi is currently cataloged under Japanese origin, and this page describes its meaning as Generous; from Japanese "hiroshi".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Japanese origin and Japanese-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Hiroshi is grouped as a biblical boy name. Related forms for this profile include Hiroshi. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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