Name meaning
Koji Name Meaning - Shining second son (光司) (Japanese)
- Meaning
- Shining second son (光司)
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KO-JI
Koji means "Shining second son (光司)" (Japanese). Koji is a boy name from Japanese meaning "Shining second son (光司)." Combines light (光) and to govern (司).
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Meaning and Linguistic Breakdown
Koji is a boy name from Japanese meaning "Shining second son (光司)." Combines light (光) and to govern (司).
Origin and Historical Usage
In Japanese communities, Koji is used as a boy given name. Documented bearers appear in civil and church records, though frequency differs by country.
Pronunciation Guide
- Phonetic
- KO-JI
- Syllables
- 2
Geographic and Cultural Usage
Outside Japanese countries, Koji is often chosen for diaspora identity or because the meaning "Shining second son (光司)" fits a naming theme. Pronunciation follows local accent rules.
Popularity
Treat Koji as a distinctive pick: strong meaning, lower everyday frequency.
Notable People Named Koji
- KKoji Kondo (Nintendo composer)
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