Yoshi

Meaning of Yoshi

Yoshi bursts onto the scene like a vibrant firecracker at a summer fiesta, blending its Japanese roots—where yōshi hints at “good fortune” and “righteousness”—with a friendly, unisex sparkle that feels as at home on a playground as it does in a family circle. Evoking the playful dinosaur companion from beloved video games, Yoshi dances off the tongue like a salsa beat, nimble and full of promise. Its steady climb into the U.S. birth charts—hovering just under the top 900 in recent years—adds a dash of rarity without veering into obscurity. Warm, adventurous, and sprinkled with just a wink of lighthearted charm, Yoshi invites every parent to embrace a name that’s equal parts auspicious mantra and cheerful compañero on life’s journey.

Pronunciation

Japanese

• Pronunced as yoh-shee (/joːʃi/)

• Yosuke
• Yoshiro
• Yoshito
• Yoshiki
• Yoshinori
• Yoshimasa
• Yoshisada