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Yoshino
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The Japanese first name Yoshino means 'my good one,' derived from yoshi (佳) for 'good, beautiful' and the possessive particle no (乃). Alternatively, it can also be interpreted as 'fragrant field,' where yoshi (芳) means 'fragrant' and no (野) means 'area, field.' Like many Japanese names, Yoshino offers various kanji combinations and meanings.
What does the name Yoshino mean?
Yoshino is a Japanese girl's name whose meaning is 'my good one' or 'fragrant field.' It consists of the elements yoshi (佳), meaning 'good, beautiful,' and no (乃), the possessive particle. Alternatively, it can also take on the meaning 'fragrant field,' where yoshi (芳) means 'fragrant' and no (野) means 'area, field.' Furthermore, Yoshino is also a common surname in Japan.
Where does the name Yoshino come from?
Yoshino is a female first name of Japanese origin that means either 'my good one' or 'fragrant field.' The
How do you pronounce Yoshino?
Jo-shi-no
Popularity
In Germany, Yoshino is a rather rare first name. In 2015, it ranked 4,092nd on the list of the most popular female first names. In the last ten years, it has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th.
Nicknames & pet names
Shino / Yoshi
Famous people
- Yoshino (anime character from Digimon Data Squad)
- Yoshino Aoki (Japanese composer)
- Yoshino Nanjo (Japanese voice actress)
- Yoshino Nara (anime supporting character from Naruto and Shippuden)
- Yoshino Ohtori (actress from Japan)
- Yoshino Takamori (actress from Japan)
Frequently asked questions about the name Yoshino
What is the origin of the name Yoshino?
Yoshino is a female first name of Japanese origin. It consists of the elements yoshi and no and is written in Japanese with kanji.
What does the name Yoshino mean?
The name Yoshino can mean either 'my good one' or 'fragrant field,' depending on the kanji used. Yoshi stands for 'good, beautiful' or 'fragrant,' while no denotes the possessive particle or 'field.'
How popular is the name Yoshino?
Yoshino is a well-known girl's name in Japan and also a common surname, but it does not enjoy high popularity outside of Japan.