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Japanese boy(male) nameKatsuyo
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:かつよ
  • Katakanatip:カツヨ
  • English Syllablestip:ka-tsu-yo (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ka-tsu-yo (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Katsuyo
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Katsuchan(かつちゃん)Click to speech かつちゃんYocchan( よっちゃん)Click to speech  よっちゃんKatsukun( かつくん)Click to speech  かつくん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Katsuyo."

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克要- Katsuyo -

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means "to overcome, well, to be good at."

Name ideas examples

  • To Overcome - The act of overcome represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child overcome with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To be Good at - 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.

  • Well - Well - Sufficiently; fully - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of well throughout life.

means "need, essential, summarize."

Name ideas examples

  • Need - Needing represents requirements, dependence, and humility. May your child recognize their needs and meet the needs of others.

  • Essential - Being essential represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be essential, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Summarize - Summarize - To Condense; to conclude - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of summarize throughout life.

  • Accounting - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Ambush, Wait - Ambush/Wait - To ambush, to welcome, to wait - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ambush/wait throughout life.

  • Bind, Vow - Bind/Vow - To bind, to swear, to promise, to covenant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of bind/vow throughout life.

  • Certainly, Definitely - Certainly/Definitely - Certainly, definitely - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of certainly/definitely throughout life.

  • Govern, Organize - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.

  • Necessary, Important - Necessary/Important - To require, to be essential, to be important, to s - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of necessary/important throughout life.

  • Request, Desire - Request/Desire - To ask for, to wish for - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of request/desire throughout life.

  • Threaten - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

  • Waist - Waist represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the waist's dedication and skill in their life's work.

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