Yoshimitsu
Meaningoften good light · Japanese
Yoshimitsu is a Japanese boy name often meaning “good light”. 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, Yoshimitsu would score 18 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
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 Yoshimitsu
Yoshimitsu is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often good light”. 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 Yoshimitsu 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 Yoshimitsu
What does the name Yoshimitsu mean?
Yoshimitsu means “often good light” and comes from Japanese. Names built around “light” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Luciano (“light”), Uriel (“God is my light”), Lucian (“light”) and Akari (“light, brightness”).
What is the origin of the name Yoshimitsu?
Yoshimitsu is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Yoshimitsu a boy or girl name?
Yoshimitsu is a boy name.
What names are similar to Yoshimitsu?
If you like Yoshimitsu, you might also like Luciano, Uriel, Lucian and Akari.
What should I know before naming my baby Yoshimitsu?
Yoshimitsu is a Japanese boy name often meaning “good light”. 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.