Shōkichi

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Shōkichi
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameJapanese
MeaningDifferent meanings depending on the kanji used

Shōkichi, Shokichi or Shoukichi (written: 将吉, 庄吉, 昌吉, 正吉) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include:

  • Shokichi, the stage name of Shokichi Yagi (八木 将吉, born 1985), Japanese singer, dancer, songwriter, composer and actor
  • Shokichi Hata (畑 正吉, 1882–1966), Japanese sculptor
  • Shokichi Iyanaga (彌永 昌吉, 1906-2006), Japanese mathematician
  • Shoukichi Kina (喜納 昌吉, born 1948), Japanese rock musician and politician
  • Shokichi Nanba (南波 正吉, 1911-1995), Japanese rower
  • Shokichi Natsui (夏井 昇吉, 1925-2006), Japanese judoka
  • Shokichi Sato (佐藤 昌吉, born 1971), Japanese football player
  • Shōkichi Umeya (梅屋 庄吉, 1868–1934), Japanese film promoter and producer