What origin is the name Shigetomo?

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

What are good sister names for Shigetomo?

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

How is Shigetomo written in its native script?

Shigetomo is written しげとも.

Shigetomo

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shigetomo

Shigetomo

Boy

Japanese

4 syllables

Shigetomo (しげとも) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "From Shige (abundant) and Tomo (friend). A Japanese name wishing for a life filled with many meaningful friendships.".

The meaning of Shigetomo is "From Shige (abundant) and Tomo (friend). A Japanese name wishing for a life filled with many meaningful friendships." — a boy name of Japanese origin. At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Native script: しげとも
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From Shige (abundant) and Tomo (friend). A Japanese name wishing for a life filled with many meaningful friendships.

Popularity

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Written as しげとも

Quick answers about Shigetomo

What does Shigetomo mean?

Shigetomo is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "From Shige (abundant) and Tomo (friend). A Japanese name wishing for a life filled with many meaningful friendships.".

How popular is Shigetomo?

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Sister names that go with Shigetomo

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

How to say Shigetomo

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Shigetomo.

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

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Names with a similar meaning to Shigetomo

Shigetomo means "From Shige (abundant) and Tomo (friend). A Japanese name wishing for a life filled with many meaningful friendships." — these names share that spirit.

Scarlett — "Scarlett comes from an English surname for a seller of scarlet cloth. Gone with the Wind made it a first name." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
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)