What origin is the name Shigenao?

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

What are good sister names for Shigenao?

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

How is Shigenao written in its native script?

Shigenao is written しげなお.

Shigenao

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shigenao

Shigenao

Boy

Japanese

3 syllables

Shigenao (しげなお) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "Combining 'shige' (abundant) and 'nao' (honesty). A masculine name highlighting an abundance of integrity.".

Parents who choose Shigenao pick a boy name from the Japanese tradition, meaning "Combining 'shige' (abundant) and 'nao' (honesty). A masculine name highlighting an abundance of integrity.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Native script: しげなお
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Combining 'shige' (abundant) and 'nao' (honesty). A masculine name highlighting an abundance of integrity.

Popularity

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

Written as しげなお

Quick answers about Shigenao

What does Shigenao mean?

Shigenao is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "Combining 'shige' (abundant) and 'nao' (honesty). A masculine name highlighting an abundance of integrity.".

How popular is Shigenao?

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Sister names that go with Shigenao

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

How to say Shigenao

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Shigenao.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Names with a similar meaning to Shigenao

Shigenao means "Combining 'shige' (abundant) and 'nao' (honesty). A masculine name highlighting an abundance of integrity." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
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Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (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)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)