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- Name
- Hideyoshi
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The male first name Hideyoshi has its origins in Japan and can be roughly translated as 'great luck'. This arises from the Japanese characters hide (秀), meaning 'excellent, outstanding', and yoshi (吉), which stands for 'good luck'. Additionally, there are various Kanji combinations that allow for alternative meanings.
What does the name Hideyoshi mean?
Hideyoshi, a Japanese boy's name, can be freely interpreted as 'great luck'. The composition comes from hide (秀), meaning 'excellent, outstanding', and yoshi (吉), which means 'good luck'. Other Kanji combinations are also possible and offer various meanings.
Where does the name Hideyoshi come from?
The origin of the name Hideyoshi is Japanese and means 'great luck'. It is made up of the words hide (秀), meaning 'excellent, outstanding', and yoshi (吉), meaning 'good luck'. The language is Japanese, and various Kanji are used.
How do you pronounce Hideyoshi?
Hi-de-jo-shi
Popularity
In Germany, Hideyoshi is a rather rare first name. According to statistics from 2016, it ranked 4,252nd among the most common male first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 9,767th. For worldwide popularity and distribution of Hideyoshi, you can find the rankings in the first name charts of individual countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Hide
Famous people
- Hideyoshi Nagachika (anime/manga character from 'Tokyo Ghoul')
- Hideyoshi Toyotomi (Japanese military leader)
Frequently asked questions about the name Hideyoshi
What does the name Hideyoshi mean?
The name Hideyoshi can be interpreted as 'great luck' and is composed of the Kanji hide (秀), meaning 'excellent, outstanding', and yoshi (吉), which means 'good luck'.
Where does the name Hideyoshi come from?
Hideyoshi has its roots in Japan and is a traditional Japanese boy's name that allows for various Kanji combinations for different meanings.
How popular is the name Hideyoshi?
The popularity of the name Hideyoshi varies, but it has historically grown in Japan, particularly due to its association with significant historical figures.