What Does the Name Hiroshi Mean?

Hiroshi is a boy's name of Japanese origin meaning “generous, tolerant, or prosperous (depending on kanji).”

Updated June 2026

Name	Hiroshi
Gender	male
Origin	Japanese
Meaning	generous, tolerant, or prosperous (depending on kanji)
Variants	Hiro, Hiroto, Hiroki, Hiroyuki
Popularity	A classic Japanese boys' name that peaked in popularity in the early-to-mid 20th century; still recognizable but less common among newborns today.

The meaning and origin of Hiroshi

The name Hiroshi means “generous, tolerant, or prosperous (depending on kanji)” and has Japanese origins. Hiroshi is a traditional Japanese masculine name written with various kanji, commonly 寛 'tolerant/generous,' 浩 'prosperous/abundant,' or 弘 'vast.' It was an especially popular name for boys born in mid-20th-century Japan.

Variants and related names

Hiroshi is related to several other names you may recognize: Hiro, Hiroto, Hiroki, Hiroyuki. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.

How popular is the name Hiroshi?

A classic Japanese boys' name that peaked in popularity in the early-to-mid 20th century; still recognizable but less common among newborns today.

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