Shirai - Japanese Last Names

Name Orchard

Shirai

/ɕiɾai/

🔥🔥🔥
Moderate

Meaning

White well

Represents purity, clarity, and a source of life or knowledge, symbolizing a wellspring of spiritual or moral cleanliness.

Symbolism

Embodies the ideals of innocence, transparency, and depth—like clear water from a well, it suggests inner peace and untainted wisdom.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese words 'shira' (白) meaning 'white' and 'i' (井) meaning 'well'. The name likely originated as a topographic identifier for someone living near a notable white-walled or pure-water well.

Style & Origin

traditional
japanese

Cultural Background

Shirai is a Japanese family name with historical presence across Japan, commonly found in both rural

nameorchard.com

Explore More Japanese Last Names

Discover hundreds of beautiful names in this category