Japanese

Kiyoshi

Pronounced kee-YOH-sheeShare

Meaning: Pure in one Japanese spelling

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

One Japanese spelling of Kiyoshi, 清, uses the character for purity or clearness. The meaning depends on the kanji a family chooses; the same spoken name can have other written forms.

Nicknames

  • Kiyo

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Kiyoshi comes from Japanese.

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