The nameShigeru
Shigeru is a Japanese boy's name meaning "luxuriant, abundant". It was given in the United States in the early 20th century by Japanese families.
- Boy's name
- Japanese
Meaning
Shigeru means "to grow thick, luxuriant" in Japanese.
Origin
Japanese.
History
In the United States Shigeru was mostly given by Japanese American families in the 1910s and 1920s.
Did you know?
- Shigeru Miyamoto created Mario, Donkey Kong and The Legend of Zelda for Nintendo.
Famous people named Shigeru
- Shigeru Miyamoto, video game designer
- Shigeru Ban, architect
- Shigeru Yoshida, Prime Minister of Japan
Popularity of the name Shigeru
Shigeru in the United States
Shigeru was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 317 births over the decade, 54% of all recorded babies named Shigeru. Its rise began around 1910, and it peaked in 1921. Half of all babies named Shigeru in the United States were born before 1922, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shigeru mean?
Shigeru means "to grow thick, luxuriant" in Japanese.
What is the origin of the name Shigeru?
Japanese.
Is Shigeru a girl's or a boy's name?
Shigeru is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Shigeru?
Shigeru Miyamoto, video game designer; Shigeru Ban, architect; Shigeru Yoshida, Prime Minister of Japan.