Kenshirō

Kenshirō is a traditional Japanese male given name. Like many Japanese names, its meaning can vary significantly depending on the kanji characters used to write it. Common kanji combinations for 'Ken' include 賢 (ken, meaning 'wise, intelligent'), 健 (ken, meaning 'healthy, strong'), or 謙 (ken, meaning 'humble, modest'). The 'shirō' suffix (四郎) traditionally means 'fourth son', but in modern usage, it often functions as a common ending for male names without strictly implying birth order. It can also be written with other kanji like 志郎 (shi, 'will, purpose'; rō, 'son').

The name gained significant international recognition and popularity due to the protagonist of the popular manga and anime series 'Fist of the North Star' (Hokuto no Ken), Kenshiro. This character is a stoic and powerful martial artist, which has imbued the name with associations of strength, justice, and resilience.