Genji Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationGEN-jee / ɡen.dʒi

Japanese

Meaning

two beginnings

Historical & Cultural Background

Genji is a name of Japanese origin, often associated with the Heian period. It is famously linked to the literary work 'The Tale of Genji' by Murasaki Shikibu, considered one of the world's first novels. The character Genji, known as Hikaru Genji, is a nobleman and a romantic figure in the story. The name reflects themes of nobility and romance in Japanese culture.

Similar Names

KenjiRinjiToshiHiroshiRikuDaikiShinji

Variants

  • Gen
  • Ginji

International Variants

  • Genji (Japanese)

Famous people named Genji

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Fictional characters named Genji

Genji from the video game 'Overwatch' is a cyborg ninja and a playable character.

Sibling Suggestions

HiroKaitoRenSoraYukiTaro

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Genji was first seen in the United States in 2018. Genji has ranked as high as #1388 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Genji has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Genji

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20185
20215
20225