Toshikazu
Meaningoften clever harmony · Japanese
Toshikazu is a Japanese boy name often meaning “clever harmony”. 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.
Did you know?
- Word funToshikazu doesn't repeat a single letter: 9 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Toshikazu would score 25 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
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 Toshikazu
Toshikazu is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often clever harmony”. 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 Toshikazu 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 Toshikazu
What does the name Toshikazu mean?
Toshikazu means “often clever harmony” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Harmony (“harmony”), Kazuki (“often harmony, tree”), Kazuma (“often harmony and truth”) and Hirokazu (“often broad harmony”).
What is the origin of the name Toshikazu?
Toshikazu is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Toshikazu a boy or girl name?
Toshikazu is a boy name.
What names are similar to Toshikazu?
If you like Toshikazu, you might also like Harmony, Kazuki, Kazuma and Hirokazu.
What should I know before naming my baby Toshikazu?
Toshikazu is a Japanese boy name often meaning “clever harmony”. 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.