The baby name Takeshi is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced TAH-keh-shee (Japanese IPA: [ta.ke.ɕi]).
Takeshi is Japanese in Origin.
The baby name Takeshi is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced TAH-keh-shee (Japanese IPA: [ta.ke.ɕi]).
Takeshi is Japanese in Origin.
Takeshi is a Japanese masculine given name whose meaning depends on the kanji. Frequent writings include 武 ("martial; warrior"), 毅 ("resolute"), 猛 ("fierce"), 剛 ("sturdy"), and compounds such as 武志 or 武史 ("martial" + "will/history") and 岳志 ("mountain" + "will"). Across spellings, it signals strength, vigor, and steadfastness, with 武 in particular echoing samurai ideals and enduring courage.
Used throughout Japan for generations, Takeshi saw steady popularity in the 20th century and remains familiar at home and in Japanese diaspora communities. Notable bearers include filmmaker-comedian Takeshi Kitano, football manager Takeshi Okada, and figure skater Takeshi Honda, helping broaden the name's associations beyond martial grit. Variants center on kanji choice; informal nicknames include Take or Take-chan. The standard romanization is Takeshi; related Take- names include Takeo, Takehiko, and Takeharu, and some component kanji overlap with names like Ken (健) or Tsuyoshi (剛).
| Takeshi Kitano Takeshi Kitano is a Japanese comedian, actor, and filmmaker best known internationally for directing and starring in films like Hana-bi, Sonatine, and Zatoichi. In Japan, he is also widely known as the TV host and comedian Beat Takeshi. | Takeshi Kaneshiro Takeshi Kaneshiro is a Japanese actor and singer best known for his film work in the Chinese-speaking world, especially Chungking Express, House of Flying Daggers, and Red Cliff. He first rose to fame as a pop idol before focusing mainly on acting. | Takeshi Kusao Takeshi Kusao is a Japanese voice actor, actor, and singer best known for roles like Trunks in Dragon Ball Z, Hanamichi Sakuragi in Slam Dunk, and Dororo in Samurai Deeper Kyo. Born on November 20, 1965, in Tokorozawa, Saitama, he is affiliated with Aoni Production. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | Boys | 0 | #8 | 935 | 7,909 |
| JP | 0 | #17 | 65 | 4,057 | |
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| HU | 0 | #115 | 1 | 1,675 | |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #138 | 2 | 6,332 |
| PR | Boys | 0 | #178 | 1 | 2,508 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #229 | 13 | 7,111 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #245 | 2 | 3,322 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #247 | 5 | 6,592 |
| AF | Boys | 0 | #274 | 1 | 3,535 |
| SG | 0 | #276 | 7 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #291 | 6 | 6,578 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #304 | 2 | 6,530 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #327 | 5 | 9,639 |
| PE | 0 | #327 | 3 | 6,350 | |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| MY | 0 | #349 | 6 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #380 | 2 | 7,951 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #401 | 8 | 11,440 |
| BO | 0 | #406 | 3 | 6,868 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #444 | 2 | 8,339 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #482 | 2 | 7,628 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #495 | 11 | 12,621 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #503 | 3 | 9,305 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #507 | 21 | 12,905 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #559 | 34 | 9,244 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #564 | 2 | 10,162 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #619 | 79 | 17,960 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #646 | 20 | 13,390 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #649 | 3 | 9,488 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #727 | 25 | 12,213 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #795 | 84 | 14,506 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #888 | 5 | 7,044 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #901 | 20 | 15,656 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #925 | 58 | 16,355 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #937 | 16 | 5,697 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #941 | 11 | 5,873 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,002 | 9 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,048 | 64 | 25,439 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,139 | 5 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,195 | 5 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,262 | 6 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,441 | 31 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,686 | 6 | 28,008 |
Takeshi is popular in 47 countries — most recent births per country:
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