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The baby name Hiroshi is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Japanese IPA: [hiɾoɕi]; English approximation: hee-ROH-shee.

Hiroshi is Japanese in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Japanese
Pronunciation: Japanese IPA: [hiɾoɕi]; English approximation: hee-ROH-shee

What is the meaning of the name Hiroshi ?

The baby name Hiroshi is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Japanese IPA: [hiɾoɕi]; English approximation: hee-ROH-shee.

Hiroshi is Japanese in Origin.

Hiroshi is a Japanese masculine given name whose sense depends on the kanji chosen. Common spellings include 寛 (“generous, tolerant”), 浩 (“abundant, vast”), 博 (“learned, extensive”), 宏/弘 (“broad, expansive”), and compound forms like 博史, 浩史, or 宏志 (“learned/history,” “vast/history,” “broad/aspiration”). It may be written ひろし in hiragana or ヒロシ in katakana. The standard romanization is Hiroshi (Hepburn); in Kunrei-shiki it appears as Hirosi, though that is rare for given names. A casual diminutive is Hiro.

The name gained popularity in the early 20th century and peaked through the mid‑Shōwa era (c. 1940s–1970s), giving it a classic, steady feel today. International recognition has been reinforced by figures such as Nintendo’s Hiroshi Yamauchi, photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto, Nobel laureate physicist Hiroshi Amano, and actor Hiroshi Abe. Related masculine names drawing on the hiro element include Hiro, Hiroto, Hiroki, and Hiroyuki.

Hiroshi has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Hiroshi

Hiroshi Abe Actor · Born 1964 · Japan Hiroshi Abe is a Japanese actor best known for his roles in films like 'Still Walking' and 'Thermae Romae'. Born in 1964, he has become a prominent figure in Japanese cinema with his versatile performances. Hiroshi Kamiya Actor · Born 1975 · Japan Hiroshi Kamiya is a well-known Japanese voice actor, famous for his roles in anime series. He is best known for voicing characters like Levi Ackerman in 'Attack on Titan' and Trafalgar Law in 'One Piece'. His distinctive voice has made him a favorite among anime fans. Hiroshi Tamaki Actor · Born 1980 · Japan Hiroshi Tamaki is a Japanese actor best known for his role as Chiaki Shinichi in the popular drama 'Nodame Cantabile'. He also starred in films like 'Waterboys' and 'Midnight Sun'. Born in 1980, he has become a well-recognized figure in Japanese entertainment.
Hiroshi Fujioka Actor · Born 1946 · Japan Hiroshi Fujioka is a Japanese actor best known for playing Takeshi Hongo in Kamen Rider. Born Kunihiro Fujioka in Ehime on February 19, 1946, he became famous under his stage name and is one of Japan’s most recognizable tokusatsu stars.

Hiroshi – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
JP Boys 0 #2 1,301 7,909
JP 0 #8 88 4,057
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
BN Boys 0 #137 3 6,332
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
MO Boys 0 #230 5 5,842
TW Boys 0 #232 10 7,111
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
JP Girls 0 #249 3 6,592
SG 0 #277 6 11,010
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
PE 0 #301 10 6,350
CN Boys 0 #310 10 9,639
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
PL Boys 0 #338 3 6,459
MY 0 #350 5 12,352
HK 0 #354 4 8,483
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PH Boys 0 #370 14 11,440
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
UY Boys 0 #412 2 5,922
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #442 4 8,339
HK Boys 0 #496 32 12,905
GT Boys 0 #497 3 7,625
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
BO Boys 0 #567 26 9,244
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BD Boys 0 #602 4 10,045
SG Boys 0 #602 96 17,960
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
CL Boys 0 #652 14 13,390
BR Boys 0 #713 39 12,213
PE Boys 0 #728 151 14,506
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Boys 2024 #883 10 7,044
CO Boys 0 #904 17 15,656
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
Spain Boys 0 #920 11 5,610
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
MX Boys 0 #934 49 16,355
Germany Boys 0 #937 16 5,697
NL Boys 0 #937 15 5,873
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,008 3 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,064 48 25,439
MY Girls 0 #1,066 7 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,139 5 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,150 3 16,140
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,265 3 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,269 4 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,416 56 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,598 17 28,008

Hiroshi is popular in 53 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Hiroshi

Hiroshi is predominantly a boy's name.
Hiroshi is a 3 syllable name, pronounced Japanese IPA: [hiɾoɕi]; English approximation: hee-ROH-shee.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Hiro (diminutive), Hiroo (alternate romanization), Common kanji/forms: 弘志 (vast + will), 浩史 (wide/vast + history), 宏志 (broad + will) and 博 (extensive/learned).
Across languages, Hiroshi has these equivalents: Grant (English), Magnus (Latin/Scandinavian).
Somewhat — Hiroshi ranked #883 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.
Hiroshi's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #873 in 2014 to #883 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 4 notable people named Hiroshi are in our database, including Hiroshi Abe (Actor), Hiroshi Kamiya (Actor), Hiroshi Tamaki (Actor).