Names That Mean Soaring

Notably borne by baseball star Shohei Ohtani, Shohei can also be transcribed as Shōhei or Shouhei. As with many Japanese names, the meaning varies depending on what kanji combinations are used, but "soaring peace" or "gliding evenly" are those used by the baseball player. "Respect" and "prosperity" are other options.
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While Ohtani made it to the US charts for the first time in 2024, Shohei also received more interest. It reappeared in the US charts for the first time in over twenty years back in 2023 and was given to nine boys in 2024. It is also a familiar choice in its native Japan.



Shohei

Shota

Iolana is a hip-swaying, melodic, and unusual choice. Similar Hawaiian bird-themed choice: Iolani.

Iolana

The name of the main protagonist of Avatar: The Last Airbender was coined for the movie from Chinese characters meaning "peaceful" and "rise; raise".

Aang is also used as a given name in Indonesia, where it derives from akang — a word used to refer to one’s elder brother or one of his peers.

Names That Mean Soaring

The names

Shohei

Shota

Iolana

Aang