Toshihide

Toshihide is a masculine given name of Japanese origin. It is used predominantly in Japan, though some individuals with this name live abroad. The meaning of Toshihide depends on the kanji characters chosen to write it; common components include "toshi" meaning year or age, or kanji that convey cleverness or agility, and "hide" meaning excellence or outstanding. As a result, possible combinations can convey notions such as “talented and excellent” or “year of excellence.” The name can also be written in katakana as トシヒデ.

A number of notable people bear the name, including Toshihide Maskawa, a Japanese theoretical physicist who, with Makoto Kobayashi, received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2008 for work on the CP-violation mechanism in the Standard Model.

In modern times Toshihide remains relatively uncommon but established, with usage similar to other two-syllable Japanese male given names. It may appear in literature, film, or news reports, often associated with individuals in science, medicine, or business, reflecting traditional naming patterns.