The baby name Hideo is a unisex name, 3 syllables long and is pronounced "hee-deh-oh".
Hideo is Japanese in Origin.
Hideo is a Japanese name that means "excellent man" or "splendid man". It is a unisex name, but it is more commonly given to boys. The name is composed of two kanji characters: "hide" meaning "splendid" or "excellent" and "o" meaning "man". The name has been used in Japan for centuries and is still popular today.
The pronunciation of Hideo is "hee-deh-oh". The first syllable "hi" is pronounced with a long "e" sound, the second syllable "de" is pronounced with a short "e" sound, and the third syllable "o" is pronounced with a long "o" sound. The stress is on the second syllable.
The origin of the name Hideo can be traced back to ancient Japan. The name was popularized during the Meiji period (1868-1912) when Japan was modernizing and westernizing. Many Japanese names were changed during this time to sound more western, but Hideo remained a popular traditional name. Today, Hideo is still a common name in Japan and is often given to boys who are expected to excel in life.
Hideo has the following similar or variant Names
- Hideyo |
- Hideyoshi |
- Hideki |
- Hideaki |
- Hidetoshi |
- Hidemasa |
- Hidemaro |
- Hidemi |
- Hidetaka |
- Hideto |
- Hidetsugu |
- Hidetada |
- Hidemitsu |
- Hidemori |
- Hidemoto |
- Hideno |
- Hidenobu |
- Hidenori |
- Hideoya |
- Hideoh |
- Hideoshi
Celebrities with the Name Hideo
Hideo Kojima Hideo Kojima is a renowned video game creator, writer, director, and producer who has made a significant impact on the gaming industry. He started his career in game design with Konami and rose to become the Vice President of one of the largest game publishing companies in the world. He is widely recognized for his groundbreaking work on the 'Metal Gear' series of games, which introduced a new genre of gameplay focusing on stealth and tactics. Kojima's cinematic influence and intricate storytelling in his games have inspired many other designers and made the 'Metal Gear' franchise one of the most financially successful in history. |