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ひろし

ヒロシ

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Hiroshi: Japanese Name Meaning

Meaning: Generous, Broad-Minded

博

hiroshi

vast, extensive, generous, learned

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All Readings

Kanji

博

Hiragana

ひろし

Katakana

ヒロシ

Romaji

Hiroshi

Cultural Significance

Hiroshi conveys a broad, generous spirit, someone with wide knowledge and an open heart. It was one of Japan's most popular boy names throughout the mid-20th century.

Kanji Character Details

博

Character 1: 博

読み: hiroshi

Meaning: vast, extensive, generous, learned

The kanji 博 in 博 carries the nuance of “vast, extensive, generous, learned” alongside the other characters.

Gender Usage

5%

Female usage

95%

Male usage

Male

Typical classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hiroshi mean in Japanese?›
Hiroshi (博) means "Generous, Broad-Minded" in Japanese. The name is read ひろし in hiragana.
Is Hiroshi a boy or girl name?›
Hiroshi is traditionally a boy's name in Japan, classified as a male Japanese name.
How do you write Hiroshi in kanji?›
Hiroshi is typically written 博 (ひろし). Alternative kanji variants include 弘, 寛.
How do you pronounce Hiroshi?›
Hiroshi is pronounced ひろし in hiragana (ヒロシ in katakana). The romanized spelling is Hiroshi.

Writing Variants

Hiroshi can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:

博(primary)
弘(variant)
寛(variant)

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