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Shogo

SHOH-goh

Shogo is a boy’s name of Japanese origin, meaning “Shogo is a Japanese name meaning 'soaring, succeeding' (翔) combined with 'protect, guard' (護).”, and peaked in popularity in 1930.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginJapanese

What Shogo Means

Shogo is a Japanese name meaning 'soaring, succeeding' (翔) combined with 'protect, guard' (護).

The Story of Shogo

In 1930, Shogo arrived from Japan, carrying the powerful meaning of 'soaring' and 'protecting' for a determined spirit.

Shogo is a distinguished Japanese name combining kanji characters like 翔 (sho), meaning 'soaring' or 'flying,' and 護 (go), meaning 'protect' or 'guard.' First recorded in 1930, it entered the world with a sense of ambitious purpose. This name embodies a forward-looking spirit with a protective heart.

When you envision your son Shogo, you see a loyal protector, ambitious and determined. This name is for a child whose aspirations will reach high, who will guard his loved ones fiercely, and whose reliable nature will be a source of strength.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Shogo Taniguchi

    Japanese professional football player and defender

  • Shogo Hamada

    Japanese singer-songwriter and composer

Personality Traits

ambitiousloyalprotectivedeterminedreliable

Peak Year

#11 in 1930

Total Births

100

First Recorded

1930

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