What is the origin of the name Takeshi?

Takeshi is a name of Japanese origin.

How popular is the name Takeshi?

Takeshi is currently ranked #13956 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Takeshi?

Takeshi is pronounced tah-KEH-shee.

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Takeshi

tah-KEH-shee

Popularity

#13956

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Japanese

Total Births

713

Peak Year

#42 in 1924

First Recorded

1912

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Japanese name meaning 'brave' or 'military general'.

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Take Shi

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Numerology

The Adventurer

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Famous Namesakes

Takeshi Kitano
Japanese filmmaker, comedian, and actor

Nicknames

Take Shi

Similar Names

Kenji Hiroki Akira Ren

Personality Traits

bravestrongdisciplinedloyal

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