Hiroshige

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Hiroshige is comprised of two Japanese words "Hiro" which means "generous" or "tolerant" and "shige" which means "virtue" or "excellence". Therefore, Hiroshige can be translated to mean "generous virtue" or "tolerant excellence".
Popularity
Hiroshige is not a popular name outside of Japan and is rarely used in Western countries.

cartoon of the name Hiroshige
Cartoon of Hiroshige

Hiroshige Name meanings & History

The name Hiroshige is comprised of two Japanese words "Hiro" which means "generous" or "tolerant" and "shige" which means "virtue" or "excellence". Therefore, Hiroshige can be translated to mean "generous virtue" or "tolerant excellence". Hiroshige is traditionally used as a boy's name in Japan. It could be a great name choice for parents who are looking for a unique and meaningful name that reflects Japanese culture and art.

Zodiac Sign of Hiroshige: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Hiroshige:

H: Hope,Heart's Desire,Hyper,Hobnobbing,Haggle

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

R: Resourceful,Restless,Reason,Rational

O: Organized,Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Obsolete

S: Success,Social Standing,Sensuality,Status,Sex,Security,Solidity

G: Go-getter,Gregarious,Genuine,Goof-off

E: Enliven,Environment,Exaggerate,Expressive,Entertain,Enlighten

Hiroshige is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Devious name
  • a Natural name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Upper Class name

Famous People

Hiroshige Ando (1797-1858) was a well-known ukiyo-e artist from Japan. His prints were influential in the development of modern Western art and continue to inspire artists to this day.

Related Names to Hiroshige

Other Japanese names that are similar to Hiroshige include Hiroshi, Shigeki, Shigeto, and Shigeyuki.