Kishi as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kishi

What is the meaning of the name Kishi ?

The baby name Kishi is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'japanese': '/kiɕi/ (kee-shee)', 'anglicized': '/ˈkiːʃi/ or /ˈkɪʃi/ (KEE-shee or KIH-shee)'}.

Kishi is Japanese in Origin.

Kishi (pronounced KEE-shee) is a multicultural name with two well-attested roots. In Japanese it is best known as a surname, most commonly written 岸, meaning “shore” or “riverbank,” evoking edges and coastlines. While uncommon as a given name in Japan, Kishi has been adopted as a modern unisex first name in the West for its crisp sound and nature-linked meaning. Usage is contemporary, with occasional appearance since the late 20th century.

In the Hebrew Bible, Kishi also occurs as a masculine personal name - often treated as a variant of Kish - borne by a Levite in 1 Chronicles 6:44. The etymology is uncertain; traditional lexicons variously interpret it as “bow” or “snare.” Variants and related forms include Kish, Qish, and Kishi (Anglicized). The name also surfaces toponymically in West Africa (e.g., Kishi in Nigeria), inspiring occasional surname or given-name use. Overall, meanings depend on origin.