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Sho

ɕo̞ː
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

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Writing Systems

しょうJapanese Hiragana
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
73/100
youthful80%
common65%
wholesome80%
strong120%
refined65%
strange80%
simple120%
serious100%

Meaning & Etymology

Sho is an alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 翔 (shō), 奨 (shō), or 祥 (shō). The Kanji 翔 means 'soar' or 'fly,' 奨 means 'prize' or 'reward,' and 祥 means 'auspicious' or 'prosperous.' The name Sho carries connotations of ambition, success, and good fortune, reflecting its Kanji origins.

Etymology

Original Form:

Japanese Kanji 翔, 奨, or 祥

Evolution:

The name Sho evolved as a simplified transcription of the Kanji characters, often used in modern contexts for ease of pronunciation and writing.

Source:

Japanese language and naming conventions

Related Names

Shō

Variants

Shou

Variants

Xiang

Other Languages & Cultures

Shō

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