The baby name Shiro is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "SHEE-roh".
Shiro is Japanese in Origin.
Shiro is a Japanese name that means "fourth son" or "white". The name is commonly given to boys in Japan, but it can also be used as a unisex name. In Japanese culture, the number four is considered unlucky, so the name Shiro is often given to the fourth son as a way to ward off bad luck. The name is also associated with purity and innocence due to its meaning of "white".
The pronunciation of Shiro is "SHEE-roh" in English. The name is composed of two kanji characters: 白 (shiro) meaning "white" and 四 (shi) meaning "four". The kanji for "four" is often replaced with other characters when used in names to avoid the unlucky connotation.
The origin of the name Shiro can be traced back to ancient Japan. It was a common practice to name children after their birth order, and the fourth son was often given the name Shiro. Over time, the name became more popular and was used for other purposes, such as naming businesses and products. Today, the name is still commonly used in Japan and has gained popularity in other parts of the world as well.
Shiro has the following similar or variant Names
- Shirou |
- Shiroh |
- Shiroi |
- Shirokuma |
- Shirota |
- Shirogane |
- Shiroishi |
- Shiroki |
- Shirozaki |
- Shirogami |
- Shirohige |
- Shirohito |
- Shirokuro |
- Shirotae |
- Shirotsuki |
- Shiroiwa |
- Shirokane |
- Shirozora