Shimizu

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Shimizu has several meanings depending on the kanji used to write it. One possible meaning is "clean water" or "pure water", while another is "island shrine".
Scripts(How to write)
In Japanese, Shimizu can be written as 清水 (clean water) or 志水 (island shrine).
etc.(Japanese Kanji)
寒水,
施水,
清水,
紫水,
Pronunciation
SHEE-MEE-ZUU
Shee-mee-zoo
Popularity
Shimizu is not a very popular name outside of Japan, but it is a recognizable name due to its association with Japanese culture and the Shimizu Corporation, a large construction firm in Japan.

cartoon of the name Shimizu
Cartoon of Shimizu

Shimizu Name meanings & History

Shimizu has several meanings depending on the kanji used to write it. One possible meaning is "clean water" or "pure water", while another is "island shrine". From Japanese 清 (shi) meaning "clear, pure, clean", 紫 (shi) meaning "purple; violet", 施 (shi) meaning "grant, bestow" or 寒 (shi) meaning "cold" combined with 水 (mizu) meaning "water". Other kanji combinations are possible. Shimizu is primarily used as a surname in Japan, but it can also be used as a first name. It is more commonly used for boys than girls.

Zodiac Sign of Shimizu: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Shimizu:

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

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

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

M: Maternal,Mother,Manipulative,Mushy,Memory,Mommy,Memorabilia

Z: Zigzag,Zany,Zen,Zodiac,Zombie

U: Utopia,Universality,Undermining,Unity,Understanding

Shimizu is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Mature name
  • a Simple name
  • a Upper Class name

Famous People

There are several famous people with the surname Shimizu in Japan, including a former professional wrestler, a filmmaker, and a politician. One famous person with Shimizu as a first name is Shimizu Kiyoko, a Japanese volleyball player and coach.

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