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.
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 Abe 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 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 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 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. |
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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