Atsushi as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Atsushi

What is the meaning of the name Atsushi ?

The baby name Atsushi is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Japanese IPA: [aˈtsɯɕi]; Anglicized: 'AHT-soo-shee'.

Atsushi is Japanese in Origin.

Atsushi is a Japanese masculine given name, pronounced a-tsu-shi. Its meaning varies with the kanji: common bases include 敦, 篤, 惇, 淳, and 厚, conveying ideas such as “sincere,” “earnest,” “pure,” or “warm-hearted.” These are often paired with 史, 司, or 志 to form names like 敦史, 篤司, 淳志, typically glossed as “steadfast history/leader/will.” The name can also be written purely in kana as あつし or アツシ. A common nickname is Atsu.

Used across modern Japan, the name became especially visible in the 20th century and remains familiar through figures such as author Nakajima Atsushi, vocalist Sakurai Atsushi, manga artist Ōkubo Atsushi, and game producer Inaba Atsushi. Romanized mainly by Hepburn as Atsushi, it appears as Atsusi in Kunrei-shiki/Nihon-shiki systems. Overall, Atsushi evokes reliability and kindness, with precise nuance determined by the chosen characters.