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Name Origin

Shinzo is a Japanese masculine given name. It combines two kanji: 'shin' (真) meaning 'truth', 'real', or 'genuine' and 'zo' (蔵) meaning 'treasure', 'storehouse', or 'keep'. Therefore, Shinzo can be interpreted as 'true treasure', 'genuine keeper', or 'keeper of truth'.

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Famous People

Shinzo Abe (1954-2022)

Politician

  • Prime Minister of Japan (2006-2007 and 2012-2020)
  • Longest-serving Prime Minister in Japanese history
  • Introduced 'Abenomics', a series of economic policies aimed at revitalizing the Japanese economy

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