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The Japanese first name Hideki is composed of the elements hide (秀), meaning 'excellent' or 'outstanding', and ki (樹), meaning 'tree' or 'wood'. Thus, Hideki can be interpreted as 'excellent tree'. However, like many Japanese names, there are also various possible Kanji combinations and meanings.
What does the name Hideki mean?
Hideki, a male first name from Japan, is composed of the terms hide (秀) for 'excellent' or hide (英) for 'outstanding' and ki (樹) for 'tree' or 'shrub'. This gives the meaning 'excellent tree'. There are also various Kanji combinations for this name with alternative meanings.
Where does the name Hideki come from?
Hideki is a male first name of Japanese origin, meaning 'excellent tree'. The composition consists of hide (秀), which means 'excellent' or 'outstanding', and ki (樹), which means 'tree' or 'wood'. The language is Japanese and it is written in Kanji.
How do you pronounce Hideki?
Hi-de-ki
Popularity
In Germany, Hideki is a rather rare name. In 2014, it reached the 3,829th place on the list of the most common male first names. From 2010 to 2024, Hideki was given in Germany less than 10 times, ranking it at 9,082nd place. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.
Nicknames & pet names
Hi
Famous people
- Hideki Fujii (Japanese photographer)
- Hideki Irabu (baseball player from Japan)
- Hideki Ishige (Japanese footballer)
- Hideki Ishima (Japanese musician)
- Hideki Kadowaki (Japanese martial artist)
- Hideki Kato (Japanese composer)
- Hideki Katsura (footballer from Japan)
- Hideki Kita (long-distance runner from Japan)
- Hideki Kozakura (composer from Japan)
- Hideki Kuriyama (Japanese baseball player)
- Hideki Matsui (Japanese baseball player)
- Hideki Matsunaga (Japanese footballer)
- Hideki Matsutake (Japanese musician)
- Hideki Motosuwa (character from the anime 'Chobits')
- Hideki Muto (racing driver from Japan)
- Hideki Mutoh (Japanese racing driver)
- Hideki Nagai (Japanese footballer)
- Hideki Noda (racing driver from Japan)
- Hideki Noda (Japanese playwright)
- Hideki Nomiyama (footballer from Japan)
Frequently asked questions about the name Hideki
Where does the name Hideki come from?
Hideki is a traditional Japanese first name used in the Japanese language.
What does the name Hideki mean?
The meaning of Hideki is derived from the terms for 'excellent' or 'outstanding' and 'tree', resulting in 'excellent tree'.
How popular is the name Hideki?
Hideki is a valued name in Japan, with its popularity varying over the years, and it is often associated with positive qualities.