Nobuhiko as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Nobuhiko

What is the meaning of the name Nobuhiko ?

The baby name Nobuhiko is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced noh-BOO-hee-koh; IPA: /no.bɯçiko/.

Nobuhiko is Japanese in Origin.

Nobuhiko is a Japanese masculine given name formed from Nobu + hiko (彦). Hiko is an archaic element meaning “boy” or “prince,” seen in classical names. The Nobu part varies by kanji, yielding different nuances: 信 (“faith; trust”), 伸 (“extend; grow”), 宣 (“declare; proclaim”), 延 (“prolong; extend”), among others. Accordingly, common written forms include 信彦, 伸彦, 宣彦, and 延彦, producing readings such as “faithful prince” or “growing lad.” As with many Japanese names, the exact meaning depends on the chosen characters.

Documented since the Meiji era, Nobuhiko rose in popularity through the Shōwa period and was especially common from the 1950s to 1980s; it is rarer for newborns today but remains familiar. Notable bearers include filmmaker Nobuhiko Obayashi, wrestler Nobuhiko Takada, and voice actor Nobuhiko Okamoto. Nickname options include Nobu; the name appears internationally via the Japanese diaspora, usually romanized as Nobuhiko.