The baby name Takashi is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced TAH-kah-shee (Japanese: [ta.ka.ɕi]).
Takashi is Japanese in Origin.
The baby name Takashi is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced TAH-kah-shee (Japanese: [ta.ka.ɕi]).
Takashi is Japanese in Origin.
Takashi is a Japanese masculine given name rooted in Sino-Japanese morphemes; its meaning varies with the kanji chosen. Common writings include 隆 (“prosperity, elevation”), 貴 (“precious, noble”), 崇 (“revere”), 高志 (“high ambition”), 孝 (“filial piety”), and 敬 (“respect”). It may also be written in kana as たかし or タカシ. Standard Hepburn romanization is Takashi, while Kunrei-shiki/Nihon-shiki yield Takasi; pronunciation is tah-kah-shee. The short form Taka is widely used.
Its use rose during Japan’s Shōwa era, peaking mid-20th century, and has since settled into classic status rather than a trend-driven choice. Bearers include filmmaker Takashi Miike, artist Takashi Murakami, actor Takashi Shimura, and footballer Takashi Inui, keeping the name visible in popular culture. Variant spellings are defined by kanji selection rather than sound; parents often choose characters evoking virtue, esteem, or lofty goals, giving Takashi a dignified, aspirational tone.
| Hara Takashi Takashi Hara was a Japanese politician best known for serving as Prime Minister of Japan from 1918 until his assassination in 1921. Also called Hara Kei, he was the first commoner and the first Christian to become prime minister, earning the nickname "commoner prime minister." | Takashi Miike Takashi Miike is a Japanese filmmaker and actor best known for his bold, genre-spanning movies. He has directed over 100 films and TV productions, with well-known works including Audition, Ichi the Killer, and 13 Assassins. | Takashi Sorimachi Takashi Sorimachi is a Japanese actor and singer best known for playing Eikichi Onizuka in the 1998 live-action Great Teacher Onizuka. He is also known for his role as the assassin O in the Hong Kong action thriller Fulltime Killer. |
| Banjō Ginga Takashi Tanaka, better known as Banjō Ginga, is a Japanese actor, voice actor, and narrator best known for his anime and dubbing work. Born in Kofu, Yamanashi, on November 12, 1948, he has become especially well known for roles like Gihren Zabi in Mobile Suit Gundam, Souther in Fist of the North Star, and Jean Paul Rochina in Armored Trooper Votoms, and he is affiliated with Aoni Production. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | Boys | 0 | #1 | 1,368 | 7,909 |
| JP | 0 | #7 | 91 | 4,057 | |
| IN | 0 | #71 | 1 | 2,963 | |
| KZ | 0 | #94 | 1 | 1,452 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| TW | 0 | #102 | 2 | 4,523 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #134 | 6 | 6,332 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 2,277 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #248 | 4 | 6,592 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #250 | 7 | 7,111 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| SG | 0 | #277 | 6 | 11,010 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #303 | 3 | 6,530 |
| PE | 0 | #327 | 3 | 6,350 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #329 | 3 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| MY | 0 | #348 | 7 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #354 | 4 | 8,483 | |
| BR | 0 | #358 | 3 | 5,969 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #388 | 2 | 7,057 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #400 | 9 | 11,440 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #433 | 2 | 6,867 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #462 | 5 | 10,523 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #481 | 3 | 7,628 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #495 | 33 | 12,905 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #496 | 4 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #503 | 3 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #509 | 2 | 10,188 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #522 | 5 | 12,621 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #589 | 109 | 17,960 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #618 | 5 | 9,244 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #655 | 11 | 13,390 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #730 | 22 | 12,213 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #863 | 3 | 13,765 | |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #877 | 10 | 15,035 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #887 | 6 | 7,044 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #905 | 16 | 15,656 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #918 | 9 | 14,506 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #935 | 18 | 5,697 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #969 | 14 | 16,355 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 9 | 25,931 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,029 | 83 | 25,439 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,037 | 3 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,137 | 7 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,192 | 8 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,249 | 6 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,263 | 5 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,268 | 5 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,439 | 33 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,605 | 10 | 28,008 |
Takashi is popular in 52 countries — most recent births per country:
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