Shino

Shino is a Japanese first name that is primarily used for boys but can also be given to girls. The name carries the meanings 'the hopeful' and 'rural poetry'.

What does the name Shino mean?

The name Shino is suitable for both boys and girls and has Japanese roots. It means 'the hopeful' or 'rural poetry'. The meaning consists of various Japanese characters: shi (紫) stands for purple or violet, shi (詩) for poem or poetry, and shi (志) means striving, hopes, intention, motive, or plan. The second component, no (乃), can be translated as 'why', while no (野) stands for civilian life, field, plain, or rural.

Where does the name Shino come from?

The name Shino has its roots in the Japanese language and is used as both a male and female first name.

How do you pronounce Shino?

Shino is pronounced like 'Schino'.

Popularity

In Germany, Shino is a rather rare first name. In 2013, it reached the 3,619th place on the list of the most common male baby names. From 2010 to 2024, Shino was chosen as a first name in Germany less than 10 times, which placed it at 9,082nd. In the last ten years, no child has been given this name.

Famous people

• Shino Aburame (from the manga Naruto)
• Shino Arihara (Japanese artist)
• Shino Inuzuka (main protagonist in the anime 'Hakkenden Touhou Hakken Ibun')
• Shino Kakinuma (actor from Japan)
• Shino Mori (ballet dancer from Japan)
• Shino Watabe (Japanese artist)