Hojo

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of Hojo varies depending on the kanji (Japanese characters) used to write it. Some possible meanings include "protective castle" and "abundant temple."
Popularity
Because Hojo is mostly used as a surname, it does not appear in most popular baby name lists or databases.

cartoon of the name Hojo
Cartoon of Hojo

Hojo Name meanings & History

The meaning of Hojo varies depending on the kanji (Japanese characters) used to write it. Some possible meanings include "protective castle" and "abundant temple.". Manchu form of Mei 1. Hojo is used primarily as a surname in Japan, but it can also occasionally serve as a first name.

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

Synonyms of Hojo:

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

O: Organized,Obsolete,Obsessive,Ostentatious,Obstinate

J: Judicial,Joy,Justice,Journey,Jester,Journal

Hojo is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Informal name
  • a Unintellectual name
  • a Upper Class name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

As a surname, Hojo has been carried by various historical figures in Japan, including Hojo Tokimune, a 13th-century shogun who led Japan through battles with the Mongols. As a given name, Hojo does not otherwise appear to be associated with any major public figures or celebrities.

Related Names to Hojo

Other Japanese names that might be considered similar to Hojo include Hideo, Hiro, and Joji.