Toshiie

Toshiie is a masculine Japanese given name. It can be written with various kanji; one common form is 利家, as in Maeda Toshiie. The name has historical significance due to Maeda Toshiie (1539–1599), a daimyo of the Sengoku period who initially served Oda Nobunaga and later allied with Toyotomi Hideyoshi. He became lord of Kaga Province and founded the Maeda clan's substantial domain, playing a key role in the early stages of the unification of Japan. His legacy includes the development of Kanazawa and the consolidation of wealth in the Kaga Domain.

Beyond this figure, Toshiie remains a given name used in Japan. The name's usage and kanji combinations vary, and individuals bearing the name may be found in history, literature, and contemporary contexts.