Shota
Meaning of Shota
Shota is a male name with Japanese origin. It is pronounced as SHOH-tah (/ʃoʊtɑː/) in Japanese. The name Shota has variations, such as Shouta. In the United States of America, Shota has been given to newborn boys since at least 1988. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it remains a moderately used name. In recent years, it has ranked around the 7000-10000 mark in terms of occurrence. The name Shota carries a unique and distinct sound while also having cultural associations with Japan.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as SHOH-tah (/ʃoʊtɑː/)
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Notable People Named Shota
| Shota Takiya is a retired Japanese kickboxer who competed in various divisions and was a former two-time Krush Super Bantamweight champion. |
| Shota Takeda is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. |
| Shota Rustaveli, also known as Rustaveli, was a prominent medieval Georgian poet known for his epic poem "The Knight in the Panther's Skin." |
| Shota Matsuda is a well-known Japanese actor recognized for his roles in the Hana Yori Dango series, the Liar Game series, and Love Shuffle. |
| Shota Mishvelidze is a Georgian male weightlifter who won the silver medal in the men's 61 kg event at the 2021 World Weightlifting Championships. |
| Shota Kaneko is a Japanese footballer currently playing for Júbilo Iwata. |
| Shota Lomidze was a Georgian wrestler who participated in the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics. |
| Shota Nishino is a Japanese footballer who currently plays as a centre back for Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo. |
| Shota Abe is a professional Japanese baseball player who serves as a pitcher for the Orix Buffaloes. |
| Shota Dobayashi is a professional Japanese baseball player who plays as an infielder for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. |
| Shōta Matsushima is a Japanese actor signed with Amuse, Inc. |
| Shota Kimura is a retired Japanese football player. |
| Shota Koike is a Japanese professional baseball catcher born on June 24, 1988, currently playing for the Chiba Lotte Marines of the NPB. |
| Shota Iwata is a retired Japanese football player. |
| Shōta Nakata is a retired Japanese professional catcher. |
