Shunji
Meaningoften talented second son · Japanese
Shunji is a Japanese boy name often meaning “talented second son”. 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 soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Word funShunji doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Shunji 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 Shunji
Shunji is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often talented second son”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Shunji at school.
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 Shunji
What does the name Shunji mean?
Shunji means “often talented second son” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Joon (“often talented”), Shun (“often swift, talented”), Shunpei (“often talented and peaceful”) and Shunsuke (“often talented helper”).
What is the origin of the name Shunji?
Shunji is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Shunji a boy or girl name?
Shunji is a boy name.
What names are similar to Shunji?
If you like Shunji, you might also like Joon, Shun, Shunpei and Shunsuke.
What should I know before naming my baby Shunji?
Shunji is a Japanese boy name often meaning “talented second son”. 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 soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.