Yusaku
Meaningoften heroic creation · Japanese
Yusaku is a Japanese boy name often meaning “heroic 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, Yusaku would score 13 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 Yusaku
Yusaku is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often heroic 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 Yusaku 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 Yusaku
What does the name Yusaku mean?
Yusaku means “often heroic creation” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Daisaku (“often great creation”), Shinsaku (“often true creation”) and Shusaku (“often excellent creation”).
What is the origin of the name Yusaku?
Yusaku is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Yusaku a boy or girl name?
Yusaku is a boy name.
What names are similar to Yusaku?
If you like Yusaku, you might also like Daisaku, Shinsaku and Shusaku.
What should I know before naming my baby Yusaku?
Yusaku is a Japanese boy name often meaning “heroic 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.