Teruyuki
Meaningoften shining fortune · Japanese
Teruyuki is a Japanese boy name often meaning “shining fortune”. 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Teruyuki 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 Teruyuki
Teruyuki is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often shining fortune”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Teruyuki 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 Teruyuki
What does the name Teruyuki mean?
Teruyuki means “often shining fortune” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Arjun (“bright, shining”), Nelly (“shining light”), Taliesin (“shining brow”) and Meryl (“shining sea”).
What is the origin of the name Teruyuki?
Teruyuki is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Teruyuki a boy or girl name?
Teruyuki is a boy name.
What names are similar to Teruyuki?
If you like Teruyuki, you might also like Arjun, Nelly, Taliesin and Meryl.
What should I know before naming my baby Teruyuki?
Teruyuki is a Japanese boy name often meaning “shining fortune”. 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, 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.