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Hiro

Boy · Japanese · Short name

Meaning
Abundant, generous, prosperous

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
HEE-roh
Origin
Japanese

From Japanese meaning abundant or generous; kanji varies.

Popularity
Rare in Japan (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ModernInternationalSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Japanese

Commonly used in: Japan, United States, East Asia

Alternate spellings

  • HiroJapanese (romanization)

    Same romanization; kanji varies.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Japanese Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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