Kiyoshi
BoyJapanese
Kiyoshi is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "Pure, clean".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
Japanese
Popularity
93 / 100
Syllables
2
Length
7 letters
Meaning
Pure, clean
Etymology
Kiyoshi,, is a Japanese given name, also spelled Kyoshi.
Famous People Named Kiyoshi
- Kiyoshi Tomizawa — Japanese association football player
- Kiyoshi Itō — Japanese mathematician who pioneered stochastic calculus (1915–2008)
- Kiyoshi Kurosawa — Japanese film director, screenwriter and film critic
- Kiyoshi Okuma — Japanese association football player and manager
- Kiyoshi Shiga — Japanese physician (1871-1957)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kiyoshi
What does the name Kiyoshi mean?
Kiyoshi means "Pure, clean", and is of Japanese origin.
What is the origin of the name Kiyoshi?
Kiyoshi originates from Japanese.
Is Kiyoshi a boy or girl name?
Kiyoshi is typically used as a boy name.
Are there famous people named Kiyoshi?
Yes — notable people named Kiyoshi include Kiyoshi Tomizawa (Japanese association football player), Kiyoshi Itō (Japanese mathematician who pioneered stochastic calculus, 1915–2008), Kiyoshi Kurosawa (Japanese film director), Kiyoshi Okuma (Japanese association football player and manager) and Kiyoshi Shiga (Japanese physician, 1871-1957).
Last updated: June 2026