Katsumi
Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Katsumi
The given name 'Katsumi' is derived from Japanese, meaning 'firm, strong, or steadfast' and is composed of two kanji characters: 'katsu' meaning 'firm' or 'strong' and 'mi' meaning 'body' or 'person'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Katsumi' is derived from Japanese, meaning 'firm, strong, or steadfast' and is composed of two kanji characters: 'katsu' meaning 'firm' or 'strong' and 'mi' meaning 'body' or 'person'. The name is commonly used in Japanese culture and has no direct association with any specific religion, although it may be used in Buddhist or Shinto contexts.
Katsumi currently ranks #3,799 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1923.
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