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Shizuku

Girl name · Japanese

Meaningdroplet · Japanese

Shizuku is a Japanese girl name meaning “droplet”. 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.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Shizuku would score 23 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
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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 Shizuku

Shizuku is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning “droplet”. 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 Shizuku at school.

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Questions about the name Shizuku

What does the name Shizuku mean?

Shizuku means “droplet” and comes from Japanese.

What is the origin of the name Shizuku?

Shizuku is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Reina (“queen”) and Aya (“sign, verse”).

Is Shizuku a boy or girl name?

Shizuku is a girl name.

What should I know before naming my baby Shizuku?

Shizuku is a Japanese girl name meaning “droplet”. 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. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.