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Kazu

Gender-neutral · Japanese · Short name

Meaning
Harmony, of the harmony, peace

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
KAH-zoo
Origin
Japanese

From Japanese, a short form of Kazuo meaning harmony or peace.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ModernInternationalSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Japanese

Commonly used in: Japan, United States, East Asia

Alternate spellings

  • KazuJapanese (romanization)

    Same romanization; kanji varies.

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Kazuki

kah-ZOO-kee

Boy · Japanese

Meaning: Harmony tree, of the peaceful hope

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Kazuo

KAH-zoo-oh

Boy · Japanese

Meaning: Harmonious man, of the peaceful man

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Soma

SOH-mah

Boy · Japanese

Meaning: Of the harmony, of the perfect, of the truth

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Eiji

AY-jee

Boy · Japanese

Meaning: Prosperous peace, of the eternal second

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Kouta

KOH-tah

Boy · Japanese

Meaning: Great peace, of the large calm

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Madoka

mah-DOH-kah

Girl · Japanese

Meaning: Circle, of the round, of the calm

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Japanese Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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