Find out how popular the first name Shunsuke has been for the last 16 years (from 1987 to 2002) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Shunsuke by gender

Based on the last 16 years of data, Shunsuke is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2002, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Shunsuke.

The history of the first name Shunsuke

Shunsuke is a masculine Japanese given name with origins dating back to the Heian period (794-1185 CE) in Japan. The name is formed from two kanji characters - "shun" meaning "talented" or "virtuous," and "suke" meaning "assist" or "help." Together, the name can be interpreted as "one who assists with virtue" or "talented helper."

In ancient Japan, names held great significance and were often chosen to reflect desirable qualities or aspirations for the child. The name Shunsuke was likely bestowed upon boys with the hope that they would grow to be virtuous and helpful individuals.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Shunsuke can be found in the historical text "Azuma Kagami" (The Mirror of the East), which chronicled the lives of the Kamakura shogunate leaders in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. The text mentions a samurai named Shunsuke who served under the famous shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Shunsuke. In the 17th century, Shunsuke Hayashi (1628-1688) was a prominent Confucian scholar and advisor to the Tokugawa shogunate. His influential teachings and writings on ethics and government policies left a lasting impact on Japanese society.

Another noteworthy Shunsuke was the 19th-century educator and calligrapher, Shunsuke Koyama (1843-1927). He is credited with establishing one of the first modern-style elementary schools in Japan and promoting the study of calligraphy as an art form.

In the realm of literature, Shunsuke Natsume (1867-1916) was a renowned novelist and short story writer, known for his realistic depictions of rural life in Japan. His works, such as "Botchan" and "Kokoro," are considered classics of Japanese literature.

More recently, Shunsuke Nakamura (1949-) is a renowned Japanese physicist and Nobel Laureate. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2014 for his invention of efficient blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which paved the way for bright and energy-saving white light sources.

While these are just a few examples, the name Shunsuke has been carried by many influential individuals throughout Japanese history, reflecting its enduring cultural significance and the aspirations associated with its meaning.

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