Sho
Meaning of Sho
Originating from Japan, the name Sho is a male name with a unique and intriguing meaning. Pronounced as "shoh" (/ʃoʊ/), Sho has a distinct sound that adds to its appeal. In recent years, it has gained popularity in the United States, consistently appearing on the list of top baby names. While it may not be as common as some other names, its rising trend suggests that more parents are drawn to its simplicity and cultural significance. With its Japanese roots, Sho carries associations of strength, determination, and resilience. If you're looking for a name that stands out while still maintaining a sense of elegance and charm, Sho might just be the perfect choice for your little one.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as shoh (/ʃoʊ/)
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Notable People Named Sho
| Sho Sakurai is a multi-talented Japanese entertainer and member of the popular boy band Arashi. |
| Sho Hirano is a Japanese singer and actor known for his time with the idol groups Mr. King and King & Prince. |
| Sho Madjozi, born Maya Christinah Xichavo Wegerif, is a multi-talented South African artist known for her music, acting, and poetry, and is celebrated for incorporating Tsonga culture into her work. |
| Sho Nakata, also known as "Sho Time," is a Japanese professional baseball player currently with the Chunichi Dragons, having previously played for the Yomiuri Giants and Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, specializing in outfield and first base positions. |
| Amisho Baraka Lewis, also known as Sho Baraka, is an American Christian hip-hop artist and writer, known for his work with the 116 Clique and his solo albums released between 2007 and 2016. |
| Sho Timothy Yano is an American physician and former child prodigy with an estimated IQ of 200. |
| Sho Kosugi is a Japanese actor, martial artist, and writer known for his extensive training in various martial arts and for popularizing ninjas in the 1980s through his films and television series. |
| Sho Kimura is a Japanese professional boxer who held the WBO flyweight title from 2017 to 2018. |
| Sho Sasaki is a Japanese professional footballer of British descent who plays as a centre back for Sanfrecce Hiroshima and the Japan national team. |
| Sho Ito is a Japanese professional footballer known for playing as a forward for Yokohama FC and representing Japan's under-20 team at the 2006 AFC Youth Championship. |
| Sho Tomita is a Japanese actor known for his role as Yukito Sanjyo in the 2003 Super Sentai TV series Bakuryū Sentai Abaranger. |
| Sho Kitano is a former Japanese football player. |
| Sho Sakai is a Japanese diver who competed in the men's 3 metre springboard at the 2016 Summer Olympics. |
| Sho Shimoji is a Japanese football player currently playing for Thai League 2 club Samut Prakan City. |
| Marquess Shō Tai was the last king of the Ryukyu Kingdom, which was eventually annexed by Japan, and he was later made a Kōshaku in the Kazoku peerage system. |
