What origin is the name Shigemitsu?

Shigemitsu comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Shigemitsu — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Shigemitsu

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shigemitsu

Shigemitsu

Boy

Japanese

4 syllables

Shigemitsu (茂満) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "From Shige (abundant) and Mitsu (light). A Japanese name wishing for a life filled with plentiful radiance.".

Shigemitsu is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "From Shige (abundant) and Mitsu (light). A Japanese name wishing for a life filled with plentiful radiance.". At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Native script: 茂満
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From Shige (abundant) and Mitsu (light). A Japanese name wishing for a life filled with plentiful radiance.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as 茂満

Quick answers about Shigemitsu

What does Shigemitsu mean?

Shigemitsu is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "From Shige (abundant) and Mitsu (light). A Japanese name wishing for a life filled with plentiful radiance.".

How popular is Shigemitsu?

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Sister names that go with Shigemitsu

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Shigemitsu.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Names with a similar meaning to Shigemitsu

Shigemitsu means "From Shige (abundant) and Mitsu (light). A Japanese name wishing for a life filled with plentiful radiance." — these names share that spirit.

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Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)