Takuji
Meaningoften pioneering second son · Japanese
Takuji is a Japanese boy name often meaning “pioneering second son”. 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.
Did you know?
- Word funTakuji doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Takuji would score 17 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
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 Takuji
Takuji is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often pioneering second son”. 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 Takuji 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 Takuji
What does the name Takuji mean?
Takuji means “often pioneering second son” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Takuma (“often pioneering truth”), Takuro (“often pioneering son”), Takuto (“often pioneering person”) and Takuya (“often pioneering”).
What is the origin of the name Takuji?
Takuji is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Takuji a boy or girl name?
Takuji is a boy name.
What names are similar to Takuji?
If you like Takuji, you might also like Takuma, Takuro, Takuto and Takuya.
What should I know before naming my baby Takuji?
Takuji is a Japanese boy name often meaning “pioneering second son”. 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.