Shou

Shou is a variation of the Japanese first name Sho or Shō, which comes from the Japanese word shō (翔) meaning 'to ascend, to fly high', thus 'the Ascending' or 'the High-flying'.

What does the name Shou mean?

Shou is a form of the Japanese boy's name Sho or Shō, whose origin lies in the Japanese shō (翔), meaning 'to ascend, to fly high'. This leads to the meanings 'the Ascending' or 'the High-flying'.

Where does the name Shou come from?

The name Shou has its roots in Japan and means 'the Ascending' or 'the High-flying'. The Japanese word shō (翔) stands for 'to ascend' or 'to fly high'. The name is written in Kanji in the Japanese language.

How do you pronounce Shou?

The pronunciation of Shou is monosyllabic and has an open sound. It is pronounced as [ʃoʊ̯], with the diphthong at the center, giving the name a sense of breadth and movement. The soft sh-sound at the beginning ensures a smooth start. Without a hard consonant ending, the name remains airy and floating. Shou conveys a minimalist and modern feel - a short name with a clear form and gentle aura.

Popularity

In Germany, Shou is a rather rare first name and has not yet appeared in the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking was in 1993 in Scotland, where it reached 616th place. From 1974 to 2024, Shou was used as a first name in Scotland fewer than 10 times, which earned it 4,203rd place there. However, in the last ten years, the name has not been given even once.

Famous people

• Sakurai Sho (singer, presenter, actor, rapper (Arashi))
• Shou Chen (historian)
• Shou Kurusu (anime character from Uta no Prince-sama)
• Shou Tajima (artist from America)
• Shou Tsukiyama (anime Tokyo Ghoul)
• Shou Wei (Chinese historian)
• Shou-Wu Zhang (American mathematician)