Shigeru
Meaning of Shigeru
Originating from Japan, the name Shigeru is predominantly used for baby boys. In Japanese, it is pronounced as shee-geh-roo (/ɕiːɡeɾu/). The name has variations such as Shige and Shig.
Shigeru holds a rich history and has been used for many years. In the United States, its popularity peaked in the early 20th century. According to data collected from newborns in the US, it was most popular in 1930 when it ranked at number 1820. However, its usage declined gradually thereafter.
Choosing the name Shigeru for your baby boy can be a unique and distinctive choice, connecting him to Japanese heritage and culture.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as shee-geh-roo (/ɕiːɡeɾu/)
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Notable People Named Shigeru
| Shigeru Miyamoto is a highly influential Japanese video game designer and producer, known for creating iconic game franchises such as Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Donkey Kong. |
| Shigeru Ban is a Japanese architect known for his innovative use of paper and unconventional materials in designing temporary and efficient structures, particularly for disaster relief. |
| Shigeru Mura, also known as Shigeru Mizuki, was a renowned Japanese manga artist and historian famous for his yōkai manga and war stories. |
| Shigeru Yoshida was a prominent Japanese diplomat and politician who served as prime minister of Japan for multiple terms and is one of the longest-serving prime ministers in post-occupation Japan. |
| Shigeru Ishiba is a Japanese politician affiliated with the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and holds leadership positions within various party factions. |
| Shigeru Ohmori is a prominent Japanese video game director and developer, recognized for his contributions to the Pokémon franchise since joining Game Freak in 2001. |
| Shigeru Sawada was a career military officer and a lieutenant general in the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. |
| Shigeru Nakahara is a Japanese voice actor known for his work with Local Dream and previous affiliations with Arts Vision, Sigma Seven, and Vi-Vo. |
| Shigeru Iwasaki was the 4th Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces and a four-star General from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. |
| Shigeru Umebayashi is a Japanese composer known for his work in film soundtracks. |
| Shigeru Hori was a prominent Japanese politician who held various cabinet positions and founded the Liberal Party. |
| Shigeru Kitayama is a prominent Japanese anime producer known for his work on popular series like Trigun, Gungrave, Excel Saga, and the "girls with guns" trilogy. |
| Shigeru Toyama is a renowned Japanese judoka. |
| Shigeru Sakurai is a former Japanese football player. |
| Shigeru Ishimoto (1913-2007) was a Japanese politician who served as Minister of the Environment in Japan from 1984 to 1985, and was the fourth woman to become a Cabinet minister in the country. |
