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Katsurachan(かつらちゃん)
Lala( らら)
Tsutsu( つつ)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls.
See the boys' version here.
This name is also used as a surname:
Katsura
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.
藤 means "wisteria, vine."
Wisteria - A climbing plant of the legume family with beautiful purple flowers.
Kudzu - A climbing vine of any kind.
Wisteria - Wisteria symbolizes grace, beauty, and enduring love, its cascading purple blooms evoking elegance and longevity. May your child possess the graceful beauty of wisteria, flowing gently through life while leaving lasting impressions.
Vine - Vine - Climbing Plants; creeping vegetation - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of vine throughout life.
Kudzu - Kudzu - A climbing vine of any kind - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of kudzu throughout life.
桂 means "cinnamon, moon tree, katsura."
Cinnamon - A general term for fragrant trees.
Moon Tree - A legendary tree growing on the moon; hence, the moon itself.
Katsura - A deciduous tree of the katsura family.
Knight - Abbreviation for the shogi piece "keima."
Cinnamon - Cinnamon represents warmth, spice, and valuable fragrance. May your child add warmth and spice to life.
Moon Tree - The moon symbolizes elegance, tranquility, and the beauty of impermanence in Japanese aesthetics. May your child possess the moon's gentle beauty, illuminating the darkness with quiet grace.
Katsura - The katsura represents elegant beauty and sweet fragrance in autumn. May your child possess elegant, sweet presence.
Knight - Knights combine martial skill with chivalry and service to others. May your child be a knight in spirit, brave and chivalrous.
桂 means "cinnamon, moon tree, katsura."
Cinnamon - A general term for fragrant trees.
Moon Tree - A legendary tree growing on the moon; hence, the moon itself.
Katsura - A deciduous tree of the katsura family.
Knight - Abbreviation for the shogi piece "keima."
Cinnamon - Cinnamon represents warmth, spice, and valuable fragrance. May your child add warmth and spice to life.
Moon Tree - The moon symbolizes elegance, tranquility, and the beauty of impermanence in Japanese aesthetics. May your child possess the moon's gentle beauty, illuminating the darkness with quiet grace.
Katsura - The katsura represents elegant beauty and sweet fragrance in autumn. May your child possess elegant, sweet presence.
Knight - Knights combine martial skill with chivalry and service to others. May your child be a knight in spirit, brave and chivalrous.
良 means "good, virtuous, husband."
Husband - A spouse (archaic).
Exceptional Horse - A horse that is superior in some way.
Fortunate, Prosperous - Being wealthy or having good luck.
Slightly, Moderately - Being slightly or moderately.
Victorious - Winning or having success.
Wise, Exceptional Person - A person who is wise or has exceptional qualities.
Good - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.
Virtuous - Being virtuous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be virtuous, letting this quality guide their path.
Husband - Husband - A spouse (archaic) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of husband throughout life.
Calm, Peaceful - Calmness represents inner peace, self-control, and the stillness from which wisdom arises. May your child remain calm in all circumstances, finding peace in the storm.
Exceptional Horse - Horses represent vitality, success, and the strength to carry others forward. May your child gallop toward success like a noble horse, carrying others along their journey.
For a Long Time - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
Fortunate, Prosperous - Being fortunate/prosperous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be fortunate/prosperous, letting this quality guide their path.
Gentle, Mild - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.
Obedient, Honest - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Quiet, Reserved - Quietness represents peace, contemplation, and the still space where wisdom grows. May your child find quiet within, where peace and wisdom can flourish.
Slightly, Moderately - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
Truly, Genuinely - Truly/Genuinely - Being real and sincere - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of truly/genuinely throughout life.
Victorious - Being victorious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be victorious, letting this quality guide their path.
Wise, Exceptional Person - Wisdom represents deep understanding, good judgment, and the integration of knowledge. May your child grow wise, integrating knowledge with understanding and compassion.
香 means "fragrance, fragrant, pleasant."
Pleasant - Good appearance, color, voice, or taste.
Appealing - Having an attractive appearance, color, voice, taste, etc.
Lance - A piece in shogi.
Fragrance - Fragrance - Aroma; a pleasant smell - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fragrance throughout life.
Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.
Pleasant - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Appealing - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
Lance - Lance - A piece in shogi - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of lance throughout life.
桂 means "cinnamon, moon tree, katsura."
Cinnamon - A general term for fragrant trees.
Moon Tree - A legendary tree growing on the moon; hence, the moon itself.
Katsura - A deciduous tree of the katsura family.
Knight - Abbreviation for the shogi piece "keima."
Cinnamon - Cinnamon represents warmth, spice, and valuable fragrance. May your child add warmth and spice to life.
Moon Tree - The moon symbolizes elegance, tranquility, and the beauty of impermanence in Japanese aesthetics. May your child possess the moon's gentle beauty, illuminating the darkness with quiet grace.
Katsura - The katsura represents elegant beauty and sweet fragrance in autumn. May your child possess elegant, sweet presence.
Knight - Knights combine martial skill with chivalry and service to others. May your child be a knight in spirit, brave and chivalrous.
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