Shihan

Shihan is a Japanese first name for boys. The meaning of the name can be translated into German as 'the master instructor' as well as 'the market seller'.

What does the name Shihan mean?

The name Shihan originates from Japan and refers to a male first name. Translated, it means 'the master instructor' and 'the market seller'. Its origin can be found in Japanese, derived from the terms shihan (師範) for 'master instructor', shihan (市販) for 'market selling', or shihan (紫斑) for 'purple spot'.

Where does the name Shihan come from?

The name Shihan is of Japanese origin and means 'the master instructor'. The etymology consists of the Japanese expressions shihan (師範) for master instructor, shihan (市販) for market selling, and shihan (紫斑) for purple spot. The language is Japanese.

How do you pronounce Shihan?

Shihan is pronounced like 'Schihan'.

Popularity

In Germany, Shihan is a rather rare first name. In 2011, it reached the 2,275th place in the list of the most common male baby names. Between 2010 and 2024, Shihan was given as a first name fewer than 10 times, which placed it at 8,508th. In the last ten years, no child has been named with this name. For the global popularity and frequency of Shihan, the latest rankings in the name charts of various countries are available.