Katsuhiko as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Katsuhiko

What is the meaning of the name Katsuhiko ?

The baby name Katsuhiko is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': 'ka.tsɯ.çi.ko', 'respelling': 'kah-tsoo-hee-koh'}.

Katsuhiko is Japanese in Origin.

Katsuhiko is a Japanese masculine given name built from katsu and hiko. Katsu may be written as 勝 “victory,” 克 “to overcome,” 活 “lively,” 嘉 “excellent,” or 善 “virtuous,” while hiko is typically 彦 meaning “boy; lad; prince,” with the classical variant 比古 found in early chronicles. Common spellings include 勝彦 (“victorious lad”), 克彦 (“one who overcomes”), 嘉彦 (“excellent boy”), 善彦 (“virtuous boy”), and 活彦 (“lively youth”).

Used widely in the 20th century - especially the Shōwa era - the name carries a strong, traditional tone and appears across sports, arts, and academia. Variants center on kanji choice rather than pronunciation; related but distinct names are Katsuhiro and Katsuhisa. Standard romanization is Katsuhiko (Hepburn), with Katuhiko in Kunrei/Nihon-shiki. Diminutives such as Katsu or Hiko occur. Because meaning depends on the chosen characters, parents can tailor nuances of achievement, virtue, or vigor while keeping a classic profile.