Shigenobu
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Meaning & Origin
Shigenobu is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Shigenobu often also consider Christoher, Dag, Leotha .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,514
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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"yellow-haired, golden"
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#19,441 in US
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"prudent, wise, showing good judgment"
#19,456 in US
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About the Name Shigenobu
Shigenobu is a boy name .
Shigenobu is currently ranked #19,514 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shigenobu include Shi, Shig, Shigy, Shigie, Shige, Shigey, Shigeie, Obu, Obuy, Obuie, Nobu, and Shy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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