Shinju

Unisex

Meaning

Pearl

Origin

Japanese

Pronunciation

/ʃɪnˈdʒuː/

Traits associated with the name Shinju:

Dogs named Shinju tend to be loving, affectionate, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Shinju?

That you have an appreciation for Japanese culture and language. Shinju is a Japanese word meaning "pearl" or "jewel".

Is Shinju a good dog name?

Shinju has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Shinju isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Shinju is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Shinju was, in the past month, the 3042nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Shinju is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Shinju was viewed 33 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Shinju's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Shinju is most adored in Maryland, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Nevada, Minnesota and Virginia.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Shinju.

Shinju is found in these categories:

japanese dog names
japanese

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Shinju dog name meaning

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V-simp (Ustecky kraj, Czechia)
Please don't name your dog shinju, it actually means double suicide.
April 25, 2024

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