"good art, excellent performance"
Origin: Japanese
Language: Japanese
Yoshigei
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A rare Japanese name meaning excellence in art
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Meaning & Origin
"righteous talent"
Origin: Japanese
Language: English
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The Story of Yoshigei
Yoshigei is a Japanese name combining the elements yoshi (good, excellent, righteous) and gei (art, talent, performance). Together the name conveys the idea of excellence in artistic performance. The gei element is also found in the word geisha, which literally means art person. This makes Yoshigei a name deeply connected to Japanese artistic and cultural traditions.
Yoshigei is a rare, formal Japanese name associated with traditional arts such as kabuki theater and classical Japanese performance. It is more commonly found as a professional name adopted by geiko (geisha) and kabuki performers than as a birth name.
In Japanese culture, names ending in -gei carry associations with classical performing arts. Geisha and kabuki performers have traditionally adopted formal artistic names, and Yoshigei follows this tradition of naming that honors artistic mastery and excellence.
Historical Record
Yoshigei first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 21 babies have been named Yoshigei in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yoshigei is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #5,882 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The gei element in Yoshigei is the same character in geisha (芸者), meaning art person
- Yoshi (good, excellent) is one of the most common positive elements in Japanese given names
- Japanese names can be written in multiple ways using different kanji, each with different meanings
Yoshigei in Other Languages
Korean
요시게이
Chinese
好艺
English
Yoshigei
Japanese
好芸 (よしげい)
Popularity Over Time
#5,882
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Famous People Named Yoshigei
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Yoshigei Nishikawa
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Traditional Japanese performing artist in the Nishikawa school of classical Japanese dance
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #5,882
- Total SSA Count
- 21
- Cultural Origins
- Japanese
- Pronunciation
- Hard
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
Common Nicknames
Yoshi
Geiko
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yoshigei
What does the name Yoshigei mean?
"good art, excellent performance" (from Japanese). "righteous talent" (from Japanese). Yoshigei is a Japanese name combining the elements yoshi (good, excellent, righteous) and gei (art, talent, performance). Together the name conveys the idea of excellence in artistic performance. The gei element is also found in the word geisha, which literally means art person. This makes Yoshigei a name deeply connected to Japanese artistic and cultural traditions.
What is the origin of the name Yoshigei?
Yoshigei has Japanese origins. In Japanese, it means "good art, excellent performance". In Japanese, it means "righteous talent".
Is Yoshigei a boy or girl name?
Yoshigei is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Yoshigei?
Yoshigei is currently ranked #5882 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Yoshigei?
Common nicknames for Yoshigei include Yoshi and Geiko.
What are good middle names for Yoshigei?
Popular middle name pairings include Yoshigei Marie, Yoshigei Anne, Yoshigei Grace, Yoshigei Rose, Yoshigei Claire, and Yoshigei Lynn.
What are good sibling names for Yoshigei?
Names that pair well with Yoshigei as siblings include Akira, Hana, Kenji, Yuki, Riku, and Saya.
How many syllables does Yoshigei have?
Yoshigei has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Yoshigei a common or rare name?
Yoshigei is an uncommon name, ranked #5882 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Yoshigei
Yoshigei is a girl name with Japanese origins . The name means "good art, excellent performance" in Japanese .
Yoshigei is currently ranked #5,882 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Yoshigei has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Yoshigei include Yoshi and Geiko. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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