Japanese · Boy name
Takeshi
“warrior, military”
About the name Takeshi
Takeshi is a Japanese masculine name usually written with a single character meaning military, martial, or warrior, though other characters meaning strong or fierce can also be used. The name has long been used in Japan, often reflecting ideals of strength and courage. Takeshi Kitano, known on television as Beat Takeshi, is a comedian and film director whose works include Hana-bi and Sonatine. The actor Takeshi Kaneshiro appears in films such as House of Flying Daggers. In Japanese the final vowel is often softened in speech.
- Meaning
- warrior, military
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- tah-KEH-shee(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Takeshi
- Takeshi James
- Takeshi Kai
- Takeshi Ren
- Takeshi Alexander
- Takeshi Leo
Questions about Takeshi
- What does Takeshi mean?
- Takeshi is a Japanese name meaning "warrior, military".
- How do you pronounce Takeshi?
- Takeshi is pronounced tah-KEH-shee, with emphasis on the second syllable.
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