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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameKatsura
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:かつら
  • Katakanatip:カツラ
  • English transcriptionstip:Katsura
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Katsurachan(かつらちゃん)Click to speech かつらちゃんLala( らら)Click to speech  ららTsutsu( つつ)Click to speech  つつ

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese boy(male) nameSee the boys' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameKatsura

Kanji Names & Meanings - 4 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Katsura," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."

  • Wisteria - A deciduous climbing vine of the pea family.

  • Kudzu - A climbing vine of any kind.

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  • Wisteria - A beautiful and graceful name, symbolizing strength and resilience.

  • Kudzu - A strong and determined name, symbolizing growth and progress.

- Katsura -

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means "a type of tree or shrub."

  • General term for fragrant woods such as cinnamon and sandalwood.

  • A deciduous tree of the Cercidiphyllaceae family.

  • Abbreviation for the shogi piece "keima(桂馬)".

  • In Chinese legend, a tree that grows on the moon. By extension, an alternate name for the moon.

Name ideas examples

  • Fragrant Wood - It is a symbol of beauty and elegance.

  • Keima - It is a symbol of strength and courage.

  • Moon - It is a symbol of mystery and enchantment.

桂良- Katsura -

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means "a type of tree or shrub."

  • General term for fragrant woods such as cinnamon and sandalwood.

  • A deciduous tree of the Cercidiphyllaceae family.

  • Abbreviation for the shogi piece "keima(桂馬)".

  • In Chinese legend, a tree that grows on the moon. By extension, an alternate name for the moon.

Name ideas examples

  • Fragrant Wood - It is a symbol of beauty and elegance.

  • Keima - It is a symbol of strength and courage.

  • Moon - It is a symbol of mystery and enchantment.

means "good, excellent, fine."

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香桂- Katsura -

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means "fragrance, aroma, scent."

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  • Fragrance, Scent, Aroma - This kanji that evokes a pleasant smell, such as a flower or a spice.

  • Appealing - This kanji that suggests something attractive, such as a beautiful flower or a melodious sound.

means "a type of tree or shrub."

  • General term for fragrant woods such as cinnamon and sandalwood.

  • A deciduous tree of the Cercidiphyllaceae family.

  • Abbreviation for the shogi piece "keima(桂馬)".

  • In Chinese legend, a tree that grows on the moon. By extension, an alternate name for the moon.

Name ideas examples

  • Fragrant Wood - It is a symbol of beauty and elegance.

  • Keima - It is a symbol of strength and courage.

  • Moon - It is a symbol of mystery and enchantment.

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