Shigeko Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Shigeko

"A female given name from Japanese."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1926 👥 325 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
A female given name from Japanese.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
325
Life Path
Number 11

📖 What Does Shigeko Mean?

Shigeko is a feminine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include:Shigeko Higashikuni , Japanese princess Shigeko Kawanishi , Japanese swimmer Shigeko Kubota , Japanese artist Shigeko Sasamori , Japanese peace and anti-nuclear activist Shigeko Uchida , Japanese manga artist known by the pen-name Shungicu Uchida Uryū Shigeko , Japanese educator

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Shigeko is a feminine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include:Shigeko Higashikuni , Japanese princess Shigeko Kawanishi , Japanese swimmer Shigeko Kubota , Japanese artist Shigeko Sasamori , Japanese peace and anti-nuclear activist Shigeko Uchida , Japanese manga artist known by the pen-name Shungicu Uchida Uryū Shigeko , Japanese educator

Root Element
Shigeko
Core Meaning
"A female given name from Japanese."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Shigeko

S 1
H 8
I 9
G 7
E 5
K 2
O 6
SUM 11
11
Life Path
Intuition & Insight
2
Soul Urge
Harmony & Diplomacy
9
Personality
Compassion & Idealism

Life Path 11 — Intuition & Insight: Highly intuitive, idealistic, and visionary.

📊 Shigeko in Numbers

325 US bearers
1926 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Shigeko" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A female given name from Japanese.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~325 people named Shigeko in the US. Peaked in 1926 with 27 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Shigeko?

The Life Path number for Shigeko is 11, associated with Intuition & Insight. Soul Urge: 2. Personality: 9.

Is Shigeko a boy or girl name?

Shigeko is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Shigeko in the US?

Approximately 325 people in the United States are named Shigeko. The name peaked in 1926 with 27 recorded uses.

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