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Name
Keigo
Gender
Boy name
Syllables
2

The Japanese male name Keigo consists of the terms kei (圭), which means 'square jewel', and go (吾), which means 'I'. This results in a translation of 'I am a jewel'. However, there are numerous other Kanji combinations that can yield different meanings.

What does the name Keigo mean?

Keigo, a Japanese boy's name, means through the combination of kei (圭) for 'square jewel' and go (吾) for 'I' roughly 'I am a jewel'. There are also many other Kanji combinations with varying meanings. In Japan, Keigo is a relatively common first name. A well-known bearer of this name is the Japanese author Keigo Higashino.

Where does the name Keigo come from?

The origin of the name Keigo is Japanese and literally means 'I am a jewel'. The components consist of kei (圭), which means 'square jewel', and go (吾), which means 'I'. The name is used in the Japanese language and can be written in Kanji.

How do you pronounce Keigo?

Keigo is pronounced approximately as 'Kei-go'.

Popularity

In Germany, Keigo is considered a rare first name. In 2010, it ranked 2,204th in the list of the most popular male first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Keigo was given in Germany fewer than ten times, placing it at 8,037th. In the last ten years, no child has been named this name.

Famous people

  • Keigo Abe (martial artist from Japan)
  • Keigo Atobe (character from Prince of Tennis)
  • Keigo Higashi (footballer from Japan)
  • Keigo Higashino (Japanese writer)
  • Keigo Matsuda (Japanese footballer)
  • Keigo Numata (Japanese footballer)
  • Keigo Shimizu (swimmer from Japan)
  • Keigo Sonoda (Japanese badminton player)
  • Keigo Takami (character from the manga/anime 'My Hero Academia')
  • Keigo Yamamoto (Japanese artist)

Frequently asked questions about the name Keigo

What does the name Keigo mean?

The name Keigo consists of the Kanji kei (圭), which means 'square jewel', and go (吾), which means 'I'. It can be interpreted roughly as 'I am a jewel'.

Where does the name Keigo come from?

Keigo has Japanese roots and is used in Japan as a boy's name. It can be written in various Kanji combinations that have different meanings.

How popular is the name Keigo in Japan?

In Japan, Keigo is a relatively common first name chosen by many parents for their sons.

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