Katsuhisa as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Katsuhisa

What is the meaning of the name Katsuhisa ?

The baby name Katsuhisa is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ka.tsɯ.çi.sa/; anglicized: KAHT-soo-HEE-sah.

Katsuhisa is Japanese in Origin.

Katsuhisa is a masculine Japanese given name with meanings that vary by kanji. Common formations include 勝久 or 勝寿 (victory + long duration/longevity), yielding senses like “enduring victory” or “victorious long life,” and 克久 or 克寿 (to overcome + long duration/longevity), suggesting “steadfast perseverance” or “triumph over time.” As with many Japanese names, mixed readings are typical: katsu draws on characters such as 勝 or 克, while hisa is often written with 久, 寿, or 尚.

Use has been steady from the late Edo through the modern era, with katsu- names particularly favored in early-to-mid 20th century Japan for their assertive, success-oriented nuance. Variants appear in numerous kanji spellings, as well as in kana (かつひさ/カツヒサ). Related names built from the same elements include Katsuhiro, Katsuhiko, Katsunori (katsu-), and Kazuhisa, Tomohisa, Takahisa (-hisa). Informal diminutives may include Katsu or Hisa, and standard romanization is Katsuhisa.

⚙ Katsuhisa is seldom given. We count 22 recorded uses of it across 4 countries.