Jitsuo
Japanese · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jitsuo
Jitsuo is a Japanese given name composed of the characters 実 (jitsu, meaning "reality" or "truth") and 男 (o/wo, meaning "man"), thus meaning "real man" or "man of truth." The name derives from classical Japanese naming conventions that combine kanji to create meaningful personal identities.
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Etymology
Jitsuo is a Japanese given name composed of the characters 実 (jitsu, meaning "reality" or "truth") and 男 (o/wo, meaning "man"), thus meaning "real man" or "man of truth." The name derives from classical Japanese naming conventions that combine kanji to create meaningful personal identities.
Jitsuo is used in Japanese culture and was particularly common in Japan during the mid-20th century; notable bearers include Jitsuo Tsuchimoto, a respected documentary filmmaker known for his work on the Minamata disease tragedy.
Jitsuo currently ranks #4,050 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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