Manabu
mah-NAH-boo
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Meaning: Studious, of the learning, of the diligence
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Satoshi
Boy · Japanese · Medium name
- Meaning
- Clear, quick-witted, of the wise
- Pronunciation
- sah-TOH-shee
- Origin
- Japanese
- Popularity
- Common in Japan (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Japanese meaning clear, quick-witted, or wise; kanji varies.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicInternationalSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Japanese
Commonly used in: Japan, United States, East Asia
Alternate spellings
SatoshiJapanese (romanization)
Same romanization; kanji varies.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Satoshi Tajiri
1965–present
Japanese game designer, creator of the Pokémon franchise.
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Full profileSources for this record
Behind the Name, Japanese Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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