Shiro

Shiro Meaning & Origin

About Shiro
The name "Shiro" is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. It can mean "white" or "pure" in Japanese, symbolizing innocence, cleanliness, and simplicity. Additionally, "Shiro" can also mean "castle" or "fortress," representing strength, protection, and stability. The name carries a sense of tranquility and elegance, often associated with a calm and composed personality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shiro are male.

Shiro Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 R OW0
🌐 IPA
/shiro*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shiro in Braille

Here's how to represent Shiro in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Shiro in braille

How to Spell the Name Shiro in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Shiro using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shiro in sign language

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