Yoshinobu is a male Japanese given name, derived from the kanji characters 義 (yoshino) meaning 'justice' and 信 (shinobu) meaning 'loyalty'. It's often used in combination with other names to create compound names like Yoshinobuki or Yoshinobumaro. Historically, it has been borne by several notable figures in Japan, including Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the last shogun of the Edo period. The name holds significance for its association with honorable and steadfast qualities.
"The name Yoshinobu experienced consistent popularity with 5 births each year from 1921 to 1923 and again in 1927, reaching a peak of 7 births in 1925, and then dropping to 6 births in 1926. Over this six-year period, there were a total of 33 children named Yoshinobu."