Genshin
/G-E-N-S-H-I-N/
Source of faith, written 源信 from gen (源, source, origin, wellspring) and shin (信, faith, trust, belief). Borne by the Tendai monk Genshin, whose teachings on the Pure Land shaped later Japanese devotion, the name marks its bearer as a fountainhead of belief.
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Yes — Genshin is a Buddhist boy name of Japanese origin, meaning “Source of faith, written 源信 from gen (源, source, origin, wellspring) and shin (信, faith, trust, belief). Borne by the Tendai monk Genshin, whose teachings on the Pure Land shaped later Japanese devotion, the name marks its bearer as a fountainhead of belief.”.
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Meaning & origin
Genshin is a boy's name of Japanese origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families. The name means "Source of faith, written 源信 from gen (源, source, origin, wellspring) and shin (信, faith, trust, belief). Borne by the Tendai monk Genshin, whose teachings on the Pure Land shaped later Japanese devotion, the name marks its bearer as a fountainhead of belief." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among Japanese, American families, Genshin carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Genshin's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Genshin opens with “Ge.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
NameRoot works it out for you. Enter your baby's birth details and see exactly which nakshatra and rashi Genshin aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See Genshin's birth-star reading →What does Genshin's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Genshin resonates in either tradition.
Genshin's destiny number is 4 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Genshin's full reading →
Does Genshin go with your family's names?
Genshin breaks into 7 sounds: /G-E-N-S-H-I-N/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Genshin sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Genshin beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Genshin — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Genshin
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Genshin
What does the name Genshin mean?
Genshin means "Source of faith, written 源信 from gen (源, source, origin, wellspring) and shin (信, faith, trust, belief). Borne by the Tendai monk Genshin, whose teachings on the Pure Land shaped later Japanese devotion, the name marks its bearer as a fountainhead of belief.." It is a boy name of Japanese origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families.
Is Genshin a boy or girl name?
Genshin is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Genshin?
Genshin is of Japanese origin, used in Buddhist tradition, commonly among Japanese, American families.
Is Genshin a Buddhist name?
Yes. Genshin is a boy name traditionally used in Buddhist families, of Japanese origin.
What does Genshin mean in Japanese?
Genshin originates from Japanese, where it means "Source of faith, written 源信 from gen (源, source, origin, wellspring) and shin (信, faith, trust, belief). Borne by the Tendai monk Genshin, whose teachings on the Pure Land shaped later Japanese devotion, the name marks its bearer as a fountainhead of belief.."
What are common nicknames for Genshin?
Common short forms of Genshin include Gen, Shin.
What is the numerology of Genshin?
Genshin has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
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