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Name Origin

Kiyoshi is a Japanese given name meaning 'pure' or 'clear.' It combines the kanji characters 'ki' (meaning 'pure' or 'bright') and 'yoshi' (meaning 'good' or 'righteous').

japanesemasculinevirtuepurityclarityrighteousness

Famous People

Kiyoshi Kurosawa (1955-)

Film Director, Screenwriter

  • Known for his darkly atmospheric and unsettling films.
  • Won numerous awards including the Asian Film Award for Best Director.