Teruhiko
Meaningoften shining prince · Japanese
Teruhiko is a Japanese boy name often meaning “shining prince”. 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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- Word funTeruhiko doesn't repeat a single letter: 8 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Teruhiko would score 15 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
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 Teruhiko
Teruhiko is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often shining prince”. 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's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Teruhiko 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 Teruhiko
What does the name Teruhiko mean?
Teruhiko means “often shining prince” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Arjun (“bright, shining”), Nelly (“shining light”), Taliesin (“shining brow”) and Meryl (“shining sea”).
What is the origin of the name Teruhiko?
Teruhiko is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Teruhiko a boy or girl name?
Teruhiko is a boy name.
What names are similar to Teruhiko?
If you like Teruhiko, you might also like Arjun, Nelly, Taliesin and Meryl.
What should I know before naming my baby Teruhiko?
Teruhiko is a Japanese boy name often meaning “shining prince”. 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.