Find out how popular the first name Chikara has been for the last 8 years (from 1985 to 1992) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Chikara by gender

Based on the last 8 years of data, Chikara is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1992, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Chikara.

The history of the first name Chikara

The name Chikara originates from the Japanese language and has its roots in the word "chikara," which means "power" or "strength" in English. This name has been in use in Japan for centuries, and its earliest recorded usage can be traced back to the Heian period (794-1185 AD).

During the Heian period, the name Chikara was often given to children born into noble or samurai families, as it symbolized the strength and valor that was highly valued in Japanese warrior culture. The name was also sometimes used as a title or honorific for individuals who displayed exceptional physical or mental fortitude.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Chikara was Chikara no Musashi, a renowned samurai who lived during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. He was known for his skill in swordsmanship and his victories in numerous battles throughout his life.

In the 17th century, a famous Buddhist monk named Chikara Enshū gained recognition for his teachings and his contributions to the spread of Zen Buddhism throughout Japan. He is believed to have been born in 1628 and passed away in 1697.

Another notable figure with the name Chikara was Chikara Koizumi, a Japanese politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the late 19th century. He played a crucial role in negotiating the Treaty of Kanagawa in 1854, which opened Japan to trade with the United States.

During the Meiji period (1868-1912), a Japanese artist named Chikara Shigemori gained recognition for his landscape gardening and his contributions to the development of modern Japanese garden design. He was born in 1877 and passed away in 1954.

In the 20th century, Chikara Uemura was a renowned Japanese mountaineer and explorer who made significant contributions to the field of mountaineering. He was born in 1924 and passed away in 1984 after a successful career that included numerous ascents of some of the world's highest peaks.

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