What origin is the name Shinkichi?

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

What are good sister names for Shinkichi?

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

How is Shinkichi written in its native script?

Shinkichi is written しんきち.

Shinkichi

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shinkichi

Shinkichi

Boy

Japanese

3 syllables

Shinkichi (しんきち) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "From Shin (new) and Kichi (luck). A Japanese name meant to invite prosperity and good fortune to a child.".

Shinkichi is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "From Shin (new) and Kichi (luck). A Japanese name meant to invite prosperity and good fortune to a child.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Native script: しんきち
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From Shin (new) and Kichi (luck). A Japanese name meant to invite prosperity and good fortune to a child.

Popularity

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

Written as しんきち

Quick answers about Shinkichi

What does Shinkichi mean?

Shinkichi is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "From Shin (new) and Kichi (luck). A Japanese name meant to invite prosperity and good fortune to a child.".

How popular is Shinkichi?

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Sister names that go with Shinkichi

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

How to say Shinkichi

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Shinkichi.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Names with a similar meaning to Shinkichi

Shinkichi means "From Shin (new) and Kichi (luck). A Japanese name meant to invite prosperity and good fortune to a child." — 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)
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)
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)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)