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Male Name

Kiyoshi

kʲi.jo̞.ɕi
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Categories

archaic Japanese
authors
boxers
currently out of the US top 1000
Demon Slayer characters
directors
Megami Tensei characters
Prison School characters
purity
Shokugeki no Soma characters

Writing Systems

きよしJapanese Hiragana
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
79/100
formal80%
upper class80%
wholesome120%
refined100%
strange100%
serious65%

Meaning & Etymology

Kiyoshi, derived from Japanese kanji 清 (kiyoshi) or 淳 (kiyoshi), both meaning 'pure'. It is a unisex name, though predominantly used for males, and can be formed with various other kanji combinations, each adding unique nuances to its meaning.

Etymology

Original Form:

清 (kiyoshi) or 淳 (kiyoshi)

Evolution:

The name has maintained its core meaning of 'pure' throughout its usage, with variations in kanji combinations reflecting slight shifts in connotation.

Source:

Japanese language and naming conventions

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