Shou

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Shou has multiple meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write it. Some of the meanings include "longevity," "auspicious," and "prosperity."
Scripts(How to write)
In Japanese, Shou is written as 翔.
etc.(Japanese Kanji)
しょう(Japanese Hiragana)
奨,
翔,
Pronunciation
In Japanese, Shou is pronounced like "shō" with a long "o" sound.
SHO
Popularity
Shou is not a common name outside of Japan but has gained some popularity among Japanese speakers in other countries, particularly in Asian countries such as China and Korea where Japanese culture is popular.

cartoon of the name Shou
Cartoon of Shou

Shou Name meanings & History

Shou has multiple meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write it. Some of the meanings include "longevity," "auspicious," and "prosperity.". Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 翔 or 奨 (see Shō). Shou is typically given to boys in Japan as a first name. It is also sometimes used as a middle name or as part of a longer name, such as Shouhei or Shouta.

Zodiac Sign of Shou: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Shou:

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

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

O: Obsolete,Obstinate,Organized,Ostentatious,Obsessive

U: Utopia,Undermining,Understanding,Universality,Unity

Shou is:

  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

There are several notable people with the name Shou in Japanese culture, including Shou Aikawa, a Japanese screenwriter, and Shou Fukamachi, a character in the anime and manga series Guyver.

Related Names to Shou

Similar names to Shou in Japanese culture include Ryo, Hiro, and Takumi.

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