The baby name Shigeru is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ɕigeɾɯ/; common English approximation: "SHEH-geh-roo".
Shigeru is Japanese in Origin.
The baby name Shigeru is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ɕigeɾɯ/; common English approximation: "SHEH-geh-roo".
Shigeru is Japanese in Origin.
Shigeru is a Japanese masculine given name rooted in native vocabulary; it echoes the verb shigeru, “to grow thick, luxuriant.” Parents select kanji to nuance the meaning: common choices include 茂 (“lush, overgrown”), 繁 (“prosper, thriving”), and 滋 (“nourishing, fertile”). It may also be written entirely in kana as しげる or シゲル, leaving the sense open to interpretation.
Usage rose in the Showa era and the name became widely familiar through prominent bearers such as Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida, manga artist Shigeru Mizuki, architect Shigeru Ban, and game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. Variant forms include the short nickname Shige and related compounds like Shigeo and Shigemi; the older romanization Sigeru sometimes appears in academic systems. Overall, Shigeru conveys images of abundance and vitality - growth that is dense, flourishing, and sustained.
| Shigeru Ishiba Shigeru Ishiba is a Japanese politician known for his work in defense and agriculture. He has held several key positions, including Minister of Defense and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Ishiba is recognized for his expertise in national security and rural development. | Shigeru Yoshida Shigeru Yoshida was a prominent Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan after World War II. He played a crucial role in rebuilding Japan's economy and establishing its post-war foreign policy. His leadership helped shape modern Japan during a pivotal time in its history. | Shigeru Chiba Shigeru Chiba is a Japanese voice actor and narrator best known for energetic anime roles like Buggy in One Piece, Pilaf in Dragon Ball, and Kuwabara in Yu Yu Hakusho. Born Masaharu Maeda on February 4, 1954, in Kikuchi, Kumamoto, he also works as an actor, talent, and sound director and is affiliated with 81 Produce. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | 0 | #63 | 15 | 4,057 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #122 | 201 | 7,909 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| SG | 0 | #280 | 3 | 11,010 | |
| MY | 0 | #352 | 3 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #553 | 5 | 12,905 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #621 | 2 | 9,244 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #683 | 15 | 17,960 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #699 | 2 | 13,390 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,102 | 10 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 |
Shigeru is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:
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