Katsuyori as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Katsuyori

What is the meaning of the name Katsuyori ?

The baby name Katsuyori is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced Romanization: ka-tsu-yo-ri (Hepburn: Katsuyori); IPA: /ka.t͡su.jo.ɾi/; approximate English: KAH-tsoo-YOH-ree.

Katsuyori is Japanese in Origin.

Katsuyori is a Japanese masculine given name (pronounced ka-tsu-YO-ri). It combines katsu (勝 "victory," 克 "overcome," or 功 "merit") with yori (頼 "trust, rely" or 依 "depend"). Depending on the kanji, meanings include "victorious and dependable," "one who relies on winning," or "trustworthy achiever." The name balances strength with reliability, prized virtues in classical Japanese naming.

A notable bearer is Takeda Katsuyori (武田勝頼), a Sengoku-period daimyo, which lends the name a martial, traditional aura. Usage today is uncommon but recognized, especially among families valuing heritage and steadfastness. Common kanji forms include 勝頼 and 克頼; it may also be written in hiragana かつより or katakana カツヨリ. Romanization variants: Katsuyori (Hepburn) and Katuyori (Kunrei/Nihon-shiki). Informal short forms include Katsu or Yori. It peaked in the early modern period and is now a rare, heritage-leaning choice in Japan.

⚙ Katsuyori is vanishingly rare. We hold just 1 recorded use of it, from 1 country.