Nobuyoshi
Meaningoften faithful and good · Japanese
Nobuyoshi is a Japanese boy name often meaning “faithful and good”. 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Nobuyoshi would score 17 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
- GenerationNobuyoshi peaked in 1914, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
- HistoryNobuyoshi first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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About the name Nobuyoshi
Nobuyoshi is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often faithful and good”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1910s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese boy names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Rio · river
- Unisex name: Akari · light, brightness
- Boy name: Kenzo · often healthy third son
- Boy name: Kenji · often strong second son
- Unisex name: Ren · often lotus
- Unisex name: Zen · meditation
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
Questions about the name Nobuyoshi
What does the name Nobuyoshi mean?
Nobuyoshi means “often faithful and good” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Kaleb (“dog, faithful”), Amin (“trustworthy, faithful”) and Fidel (“faithful”).
What is the origin of the name Nobuyoshi?
Nobuyoshi is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Nobuyoshi a boy or girl name?
Nobuyoshi is a boy name.
How popular is the name Nobuyoshi?
Nobuyoshi is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1932. It peaked at #3,264 in 1914, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Nobuyoshi?
If you like Nobuyoshi, you might also like Caleb, Kaleb, Amin and Fidel.
What should I know before naming my baby Nobuyoshi?
Nobuyoshi is a Japanese boy name often meaning “faithful and good”. 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.