Kiyoshi
Meaning of Kiyoshi
Kiyoshi is a male name of Japanese origin. In Japanese, it is pronounced as kee-yoh-shee (/ki.jo.ʃi/). The name Kiyoshi has been given to boys in the United States since at least the early 20th century, and its popularity has fluctuated over the years. In recent years, it has been a relatively uncommon choice, ranking around 8000-9000 in terms of popularity. However, it is worth noting that popularity rankings can vary from year to year. Kiyoshi carries a strong association with Japanese culture and heritage, making it a unique and distinctive name choice for parents seeking an international flair for their child's name.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as kee-yoh-shee (/ki.jo.ʃi/)
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Notable People Named Kiyoshi
| Kiyoshi Miki was a renowned Japanese philosopher, literary critic, scholar, and university professor associated with the Kyoto School. |
| Kiyoshi Kurosawa is a renowned Japanese film director, screenwriter, and film critic, best known for his significant contributions to the Japanese horror genre. |
| Kiyoshi Takayama is a prominent figure in the Japanese yakuza as the second-in-command of the Yamaguchi-gumi and the president of its ruling affiliate, Kodo-kai. |
| Kiyoshi Shiga was a prominent Japanese physician and bacteriologist known for his discovery of the Shigella dysenteriae microorganism and the Shiga toxin. |
| Kiyoshi Kodama was a Japanese TV personality and actor known for hosting the quiz show Panel Quiz Attack 25 for thirty-six years. |
| Kiyoshi Tanimoto, a Methodist minister, is known for his work with the Hiroshima Maidens and is one of the survivors whose story is featured in John Hersey's book Hiroshima. |
| Kiyoshi Saitō was a renowned 20th-century sōsaku-hanga artist from Japan known for his "Winter in Aizu" series and for blending modern elements with Japanese tradition in his prints. |
| Kiyoshi Igusa is a Japanese-American mathematician and professor at Brandeis University, specializing in representation theory and topology. |
| Kiyoshi Ejima is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Councillors of Japan since 2013, representing the Yamaguchi at-large district as a member of the Liberal Democratic Party. |
| Kiyoshi Tanabe - Kiyoshi "Kiyo" Tanabe is a Japanese ex-professional tennis player. |
| Kiyoshi Esashika is a Japanese ice hockey player who participated in the men's tournament at the 1976 Winter Olympics. |
| Kiyoshi Niwa is a Japanese track and field athlete who competed in the men's pole vault at the 1968 Summer Olympics. |
| Kiyoshi Hayasaka is a Japanese cross-country skier who participated in the men's 15-kilometer event at the 1976 Winter Olympics. |
| Kiyoshi Miyazato is a Japanese professional golfer. |
| Kiyoshi Toyoda is a Japanese professional baseball player. |
