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Shinobu 忍 – Japanese girl given name
Shinobu (忍) is read しのぶ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 忍, the characters mean: endure. This reading can be written with at least 87 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 18 strokes in total.
About the name Shinobu
Shinobu (忍) means to endure or to hide, the root of the word ninja. It is used for both sexes.
How to write Shinobu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 忍 | しのぶ | endure | 7 |
| 偲 | しのぶ | recollect | 11 |
| 四信 | しのぶ | four + faith | 14 |
| 思信 | しのぶ | think + faith | 18 |
| 支信 | しのぶ | branch + faith | 13 |
| 信武 | しのぶ | faith + warrior | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shinobu
Shinobu in different scripts
| Romaji | Shinobu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しのぶ |
| Katakana | シノブ |
| Kanji (most common) | 忍 |
Full name examples
- Shinobu Yuki (Japanese order: 結城忍, ゆうき しのぶ)
- Shinobu Kono (Japanese order: 河野忍, こうの しのぶ)
- Shinobu Maki (Japanese order: 牧忍, まき しのぶ)
How to pronounce Shinobu
Break it into 3 parts: shi · no · bu. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written しのぶ.
Questions about Shinobu
What does Shinobu mean in Japanese?
Shinobu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 忍, combines these meanings: endure. Other spellings include 偲 (recollect), 四信 (four + faith), 思信 (think + faith).
How do you write Shinobu in kanji?
The most common way is 忍 (しのぶ). It can also be written 偲, 四信, 思信, 支信, 信武.
How do you write Shinobu in katakana?
Shinobu is シノブ in katakana and しのぶ in hiragana.
Is Shinobu a boy or girl name?
Shinobu is mostly used for girls.
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