Katsuji as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Katsuji

What is the meaning of the name Katsuji ?

The baby name Katsuji is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ka.tsɯ.dʑi/ (approx. "KAH-tsu-jee").

Katsuji is Japanese in Origin.

Katsuji is a Japanese masculine given name with meanings that vary by kanji. Common first element Katsu (勝 ‘victory’, 克 ‘to overcome, self-discipline’) pairs with ji such as 次 ‘next’, 治 ‘govern/heal’, 司 ‘to administer’, or 二 ‘second’. Combinations like 勝次, 勝治, 勝司, or 勝二 evoke themes of triumph, stewardship, and continuity (e.g., ‘victorious second son’ or ‘one who governs with self-mastery’). The word katsuji also homophonically writes 活字 ‘movable type’, a dictionary noun rather than a typical name spelling.

Usage peaked in Japan through the Shōwa mid-century, when -ji endings (Kenji, Shōji, Heiji) were fashionable; today Katsuji feels vintage yet solid and is still chosen for a traditional tone. Variants revolve around kanji choice and transliteration: Hepburn Katsuji versus Kunrei Katuzi. Nicknames include Katsu and Kacchan. Rare as a surname, it is most familiar as a given name across sports, entertainment, and design fields.

⚙ Katsuji is a rare name. There are only 23 recorded uses of it in our data, from 3 countries.