What origin is the name Shunji?

Shunji 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 Shunji — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Shunji

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shunji

Shunji

Boy

Japanese

2 syllables

Shunji (俊治) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "From Shun (swift) and Ji (second son). It refers to a second-born son who is quick. A Japanese male name.".

With Japanese roots, Shunji is a boy name that means "From Shun (swift) and Ji (second son). It refers to a second-born son who is quick. A Japanese male name.". It has 2 syllables.

Native script: 俊治
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From Shun (swift) and Ji (second son). It refers to a second-born son who is quick. A Japanese male name.

Popularity

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

Written as 俊治

Quick answers about Shunji

What does Shunji mean?

Shunji is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "From Shun (swift) and Ji (second son). It refers to a second-born son who is quick. A Japanese male name.".

How popular is Shunji?

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Sister names that go with Shunji

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Shunji.

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