Names Shirou

Shirou

Gender

Male (Masculine | Boy)

Usage/Origins

Meaning

The name Shirou is derived from the Japanese words "shi", meaning "samurai" and "rou", meaning "son". Therefore, Shirou means "son of a samurai".

Scripts(How to write)

etc.(Japanese Kanji)
しろう(Japanese Hiragana)
四郎,
士郎

Pronunciation

SHEE-RO
SHEE-roe

Popularity

Shirou is not a very common name outside of Japan and is ranked 6625th in popularity in the United States. However, it is a popular name in Japan and has been ranked in the top 100 boys' names in the country for many years.

Cartoon of Shirou

Shirou Name meanings & History

The name Shirou is derived from the Japanese words "shi", meaning "samurai" and "rou", meaning "son". Therefore, Shirou means "son of a samurai". Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 四郎 (see Shirō). Shirou is a popular name given to baby boys in Japan. It can also be used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Shirou: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Shirou:

S: Social Standing,Solidity,Status,Security,Sex,Success,Sensuality

H: Hope,Haggle,Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire,Hyper

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

R: Rational,Resourceful,Reason,Restless

O: Organized,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Obstinate,Obsolete

U: Utopia,Understanding,Universality,Undermining,Unity

Shirou is:

a Complex name
a Formal name
a Strange name
a Strong name

Famous People

There are many famous people in Japan with the name Shirou, including Shirou Akatsuka, a manga artist, and Shirou Sagisu, a composer and music producer who has worked on various anime and film soundtracks.