Katsuki
Meaningoften victorious radiance · Japanese
Katsuki is a Japanese boy name often meaning “victorious radiance”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Katsuki would score 15 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Katsuki
Katsuki is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often victorious radiance”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Katsuki at school.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese boy names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Rio · river
- Unisex name: Akari · light, brightness
- Boy name: Kenzo · often healthy third son
- Boy name: Kenji · often strong second son
- Unisex name: Ren · often lotus
- Unisex name: Zen · meditation
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
Questions about the name Katsuki
What does the name Katsuki mean?
Katsuki means “often victorious radiance” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Cairo (“the victorious”), Ziggy (“victorious protection”), Faiz (“victorious”) and Fawaz (“successful, victorious”).
What is the origin of the name Katsuki?
Katsuki is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Katsuki a boy or girl name?
Katsuki is a boy name.
What names are similar to Katsuki?
If you like Katsuki, you might also like Cairo, Ziggy, Faiz and Fawaz.
What should I know before naming my baby Katsuki?
Katsuki is a Japanese boy name often meaning “victorious radiance”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.