Shigemi is a unisex Japanese given name. Its origin and meaning are derived from the Japanese language.
The name Shigemi is composed of two kanji characters: "shige" (重) which means "heavy" or "important," and "mi" (美) which means "beauty." Therefore, the combined meaning of Shigemi is "heavy beauty."
The use of the character "shige" in personal names is quite rare, making Shigemi a distinctive choice. The name gained some popularity during the early to mid-20th century in Japan but has since become less common.
There are no significant historical figures or legendary characters associated with the name Shigemi. However, it can be assumed that those named Shigemi were given this name by their parents to convey a sense of importance and beauty.
Statistics on the given name Shigemi in the United States are as follows: there were 6 births recorded in the year 1921, which makes up the total number of babies named Shigemi born that year in the country.