Shoso is a unisex given name of Japanese origin, derived from the words 'shō' meaning 'to protect' and 'so' meaning 'village'. It was popularized by the 9th-century Japanese Buddhist monk Shoso, who brought cultural artifacts and knowledge to Japan from Tang China. The name Shoso is often associated with wisdom, artistry, and international culture.
"The name Shoso experienced its first recorded birth year in 1928 with seven occurrences."