Shiro

Meaning

White, or a name composed of characters meaning 'white' or 'fourth' depending on kanji used.

Etymology

Shiro (白郎 or similar) comes from Japanese, where 白 (shiro) means 'white' and can be combined with various other characters. It may also derive from 四郎 (shiro), meaning 'fourth son'.

About the Name Shiro

Shiro is a traditional Japanese masculine name with multiple possible kanji combinations, making its meaning context-dependent. It remains moderately common in Japan and among Japanese diaspora communities.

Historical People Named Shiro