Shusaku
Meaningoften excellent creation · Japanese
Shusaku is a Japanese boy name often meaning “excellent creation”. 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, Shusaku would score 14 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 Shusaku
Shusaku is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often excellent creation”. 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 Shusaku 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 Shusaku
What does the name Shusaku mean?
Shusaku means “often excellent creation” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Sterling (“genuine, excellent”), Aristeo (“the best, excellent”), Yu (“often gentle, excellent”) and Hideaki (“often excellent brightness”).
What is the origin of the name Shusaku?
Shusaku is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Shusaku a boy or girl name?
Shusaku is a boy name.
What names are similar to Shusaku?
If you like Shusaku, you might also like Sterling, Aristeo, Yu and Hideaki.
What should I know before naming my baby Shusaku?
Shusaku is a Japanese boy name often meaning “excellent creation”. 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.