Toshihito

Toshihito is a Japanese given name that has been used for both males and females. The name is composed of two kanji characters: "Toshi" (年) meaning "year" or "age," and "Hito" (人) meaning "person" or "human." Together, Toshihito can be interpreted as "person of the year" or "person of the age." The name gained significant attention in the 20th century when it was adopted by Prince Toshihito, the second son of Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako. Prince Toshihito was born on October 14, 1915, and served as a naval officer during World War II. After the war, he was exiled to the United States and later to Canada, where he lived until his death in 2000. The name Toshihito has also been used by other notable individuals, including a Japanese actor and a Japanese-American author. Despite its historical significance, Toshihito remains a relatively uncommon name in Japan today.