Eiji facts for kids

Eiji (えいじ, エイジ) is a common masculine Japanese given name for boys. It's a special name because it can be written using different kanji characters. Each way of writing "Eiji" gives the name a slightly different meaning.

Here are some common ways "Eiji" can be written and what they mean:

• 栄治: This combination means "prosperity" (doing well and being successful) and "peace" (a calm and quiet state).
• 英治: This version means "great" or "excellent" combined with "peace."
• 英二: This means "great" or "excellent" and "second," which might be used for a second son.
• 永次: This combination means "eternity" (forever) and "next."

Famous People Named Eiji

Many notable people have the name Eiji. Here are a few examples:

Eiji Aonuma: Video Game Creator

Eiji Aonuma, born in 1963, is a well-known Japanese designer and director of video games. He is famous for his work on the popular The Legend of Zelda series, which many people around the world enjoy playing.

Eiji Toyoda: Car Company Leader

Eiji Toyoda, born in 1913, was a very important leader at the Toyota Motor Corporation. He served as the chairman of the company and played a big role in making Toyota one of the largest and most successful car manufacturers in the world.

Eiji Yoshikawa: Storyteller of History

Eiji Yoshikawa (1892–1962) was a famous Japanese historical novelist. He wrote many exciting books that told stories about important events and people from Japan's past, bringing history to life for his readers.

Eiji Kawashima: Football Goalkeeper

Eiji Kawashima is a talented Japanese football player. He is known for being the goalkeeper for the Japan national football team, helping to defend their goal during matches.

What Else is Eiji?

The name Eiji isn't just for people; it has also been used to mark a period in Japanese history.

The Eiji Era

Eiji (永治) is also the name of a specific time period in Japanese history. It was an "era name" that lasted from 1141 to 1142. In Japan, era names were used to count years during the reign of an emperor, similar to how some countries use king or queen reigns to mark time.