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Shouta is a Japanese given name for boys, often considered an alternative spelling of Shota. The meaning of the name is "the heavy flight" or "the high flyer."
What does the name Shouta mean?
Shouta, a masculine given name from Japan, is frequently regarded as a variant of the name Shota. It carries the meanings "the heavy flight" or "the high flyer." The name is composed of two Japanese elements: shō (翔), which means "to float," "to glide," "to sail," "to fly high," or "to fly," and ta (太), which means "thick," "big," "plump," or "great."
Where does the name Shouta come from?
The origin of the name Shouta is Japanese, and it means "the high flyer." It is made up of the Japanese terms shō (翔) for "to float," "to glide," "to sail," "to fly high," or "to fly" and ta (太) for "thick," "big," "plump," or "great."
How do you pronounce Shouta?
Shouta is pronounced like 'Shou-ta.'
Popularity
In Germany, Shouta is a rather rare name. In 2009, it ranked 1,979th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2008, when it reached 1,535th place. From 1930 to 2024, Shouta has been used as a first name in Germany, averaging 3rd place. However, in the last ten years, no child has been baptized with this name. On a global level, Shouta is also not very widespread.
Nicknames & pet names
Sho
Similar first names
Famous people
- Shouta Aoi (singer from Japan)
- Shouta Kisa (character from the anime/manga Sekaiichi Hatsukoi)
Frequently asked questions about the name Shouta
What is the origin of the name Shouta?
The name Shouta has its roots in Japan and is a modified form of the name Shota.
What does the name Shouta mean?
Shouta is translated as 'the high flyer' and is composed of the Japanese elements shō (翔), which means 'to fly' or 'to float,' and ta (太), which means 'big' or 'great.'
How popular is the name Shouta?
Shouta is popular in Japan and increasingly so internationally, especially among parents who appreciate Japanese names.