Gender Masculine
Usage Japanese
Scripts 四郎, etc.(Japanese Kanji) しろう(Japanese Hiragana)
Pronounced Pron. /ɕi.ɾo̞ː/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From Japanese (shi) meaning "four" and () meaning "son". This was traditionally a name for the fourth son. Other kanji combinations are possible.

Related Names

Rootsshi +
VariantsShiro, Shirou
Same SpellingShiro

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Entry updated April 25, 2021