Name meaning
Shota
may mean “soaring and great”
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Japanese
- Spellings
- Shota · Shōta
- Say it
- SHOH-tah
- Letters
- 5
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Shota is a Japanese name whose meaning depends on the kanji, for example 翔太, to soar and great. It was one of the most popular boys' names in Japan in the 1990s.
Roots
Japanese shō + ta (by kanji).
Where it is used
Meaning depends on the kanji.
Shota name FAQ
What does the name Shota mean?
Shota may mean “soaring and great”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Japanese shō + ta (by kanji).
Where does the name Shota come from?
Shota is of Japanese origin. Today it is used in Japanese families.
How do you pronounce Shota?
Shota is usually pronounced SHOH-tah.
Is Shota a boy's or a girl's name?
Shota is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Shota?
Related spellings and forms include Shōta.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words.