Shinobu is a unisex given name of Japanese origin, derived from the verb "shinobu," which means "to forget" or "to endure." The name is composed of two kanji characters: 信 (shin) meaning "faithful" or "trustworthy," and 心 (bu) meaning "heart" or "mind." Shinobu is often used as a female name in Japan but can also be given to males, particularly among older generations. It has been popular for centuries, with notable figures bearing the name such as Shinobu Kitajima, an Olympic gold medalist swimmer, and Shinobu Iseki, a famous Japanese singer-songwriter.
"Shinobu had five babies born annually in 1923."