Hijiri
Gender-neutral name · Japanese
Meaningsaint, sage · Japanese
Hijiri is a Japanese gender-neutral name meaning “saint, sage”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. It suits a boy or a girl equally well.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Hijiri would score 16 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Hijiri
Hijiri is a gender-neutral name of Japanese origin meaning “saint, sage”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Hijiri at school. It works for a boy or a girl, which suits parents who'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
Origin:Japanese names
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Questions about the name Hijiri
What does the name Hijiri mean?
Hijiri means “saint, sage” and comes from Japanese. Other gender-neutral names with a similar meaning include Santiago (“Saint James”), Malcolm (“devotee of Saint Columba”), Santino (“saint, holy”) and Santana (“Saint Anne”).
What is the origin of the name Hijiri?
Hijiri is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Asa (“healer”) and Rio (“river”).
Is Hijiri a boy or girl name?
Both. Hijiri is a true gender-neutral name used for boys and girls. That balance makes it a good pick if you'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
What names are similar to Hijiri?
If you like Hijiri, you might also like Santiago, Malcolm, Santino and Santana.
What should I know before naming my baby Hijiri?
Hijiri is a Japanese gender-neutral name meaning “saint, sage”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. It suits a boy or a girl equally well. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.