Yusuke
Japanese · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Yusuke
Yusuke is a Japanese masculine given name typically meaning "helpful" or "assisting" (from elements *yusu* "to help" and *suke* "assistance" or "aid"), rooted in the Japanese language and kanji characters.
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Etymology
Yusuke is a Japanese masculine given name typically meaning "helpful" or "assisting" (from elements *yusu* "to help" and *suke* "assistance" or "aid"), rooted in the Japanese language and kanji characters. It is used primarily in Japanese culture, often within Shinto and Buddhist contexts, with notable historical figures including the medieval samurai and poet Yusuke (Yoshimasa) and the modern fictional character Yusuke Urameshi from the manga *YuYu Hakusho*.
Yusuke currently ranks #14,223 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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