Muneshige - Japanese Boy Names

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Muneshige

/muːneʃiɡe/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Truth or sincerity (mune) and prestige or authority (shige)

Represents integrity, loyalty, and noble leadership—qualities highly esteemed in traditional Japanese society, especially within the bushido code.

Symbolism

Embodies the ideal of the honorable warrior: steadfast in truth, commanding respect through virtue and action rather than force alone.

Etymology: Derived from the Sino-Japanese elements 'mune' (宗 or 睦), meaning 'truth', 'sincerity', or 'clan', and 'shige' (重), meaning 'heavy', 'important', or 'prestigious'. Historically used in samurai names to denote gravitas and lineage.

Style & Origin

traditional

strong

japanese

Cultural Background

Rooted in Japanese history and naming conventions, Muneshige reflects the linguistic and cultural va

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