Hiro
Meaning of Hiro
The name Hiro is a male given name of Japanese origin, pronounced as hee-roh (/hiːroʊ/). In Japanese, the name Hiro can have various meanings depending on the kanji characters used, often signifying "generous," "prosperous," or "tolerant." It is a name that carries a sense of strength and nobility. The English variation "Hero" adds an additional layer of valor and bravery to its meaning. Over the years, Hiro has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with notable peaks in usage around 2016 and 2015. In 2023, it ranked 2308th with 60 occurrences. The name Hiro is also associated with cultural figures such as Hiro Nakamura from the television series "Heroes," which has contributed to its recognition outside Japan. This unique and meaningful name continues to appeal to parents looking for something distinctive yet culturally rich for their baby boys.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as hee-roh (/hiːroʊ/)
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Notable People Named Hiro
| Hiro Shimono is a Japanese voice actor and singer known for his roles in various anime series such as My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, and One Piece. |
| Hiro Mashima is a successful Japanese manga artist known for creating popular series like Rave Master and Fairy Tail. |
| Hiro Yamagata is a renowned painter and artist from Los Angeles, California. |
| Hiro Murai is a Japanese-born American filmmaker known for directing internationally successful music videos for various artists. |
| Tomohiro Saito, professionally known as Hiro Mizushima, is a Japanese actor, creative director, and writer, known for his roles in various Japanese TV dramas and as the protagonist in the tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Kabuto. |
| Hiro Arikawa is a female Japanese light novelist from Kōchi, Japan. |
| Hiro Yamamoto - Hiro D. Yamamoto is a Japanese-American bassist and founding member of Soundgarden, who later co-founded the independent rock band Truly and the surf trio Stereo Donkey. |
| Hiro Kanagawa - Hironobu Kanagawa is a Japanese-Canadian actor and playwright known for his roles in various high-profile films and television series shot in Vancouver, British Columbia. |
| Hiroshi Morita, also known as Hiro Morita, is a Japanese English-language announcer for NHK and a presenter on Japan Sumo Association's English-language YouTube channel, Sumo Prime Time. |
| Hiro Narita is an American cinematographer known for his work in the film industry. |
| Hiro Ando is a Japanese contemporary multi-disciplinary artist known for blending ancient and modern Japanese traditional themes in his plastic pop-art sculptures. |
| Hiro Suzuhira is a female Japanese manga artist, character designer, and illustrator based in Tokyo, Japan. |
