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Shi β€” Baby Name Meaning and Origin

Shi is a unique name that can be used for both boys and girls. In Mandarin Chinese, Shi means 'poetry' or 'calm' for boys, and 'fragrant' or 'ambitious' for girls.

Shi

Letter: S
Unisex

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Meaning of Shi:

Shi is a unique name that can be used for both boys and girls. In Mandarin Chinese, Shi means 'poetry' or 'calm' for boys, and 'fragrant' or 'ambitious' for girls. In Japanese, Shi can mean 'thoughtful' or 'intention' for boys, and 'gentle' or 'quiet' for girls.

  • Gender: Unisex
  • Origin: Japanese, Mandarin, Chinese
  • US popularity: In 2022, 6 newborns in the United States were named Shi (Social Security Administration data). Recorded peak: 2001 with 28 babies.

Origin:

Japanese , Mandarin , Chinese

Similar Names:

Shai , Shei , Shia , Shib , Shid , Shie , Shig , Shik , Shil , Shin

More names starting with S:

Sa , Saabaah Gol , Saabah , Saabegh , Saabeghoddin , Saabih , Saabin , Saabir , Saabira , Saabit , Saachi , Saad

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Frequently asked questions about Shi

What does the name Shi mean?

Shi is a unique name that can be used for both boys and girls. In Mandarin Chinese, Shi means 'poetry' or 'calm' for boys, and 'fragrant' or 'ambitious' for girls. In Japanese, Shi can mean 'thoughtful' or 'intention' for boys, and 'gentle' or 'quiet' for girls.

What is the origin of the name Shi?

Shi is a unisex name of Japanese, Mandarin, Chinese origin.

Is Shi a boy or girl name?

Shi is commonly used as a unisex name.

How popular is the name Shi?

In 2022, 6 newborns in the United States were named Shi, according to Social Security Administration data. Its recorded peak was 2001, with 28 babies given the name.

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