The baby name Kazutoshi is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ka-zu-to-shi (kah-zoo-TOH-shee); IPA: /ka.zɯ.to.ɕi/ — flat Japanese pitch.
Kazutoshi is Japanese in Origin.
The baby name Kazutoshi is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ka-zu-to-shi (kah-zoo-TOH-shee); IPA: /ka.zɯ.to.ɕi/ — flat Japanese pitch.
Kazutoshi is Japanese in Origin.
Kazutoshi is a masculine Japanese given name formed from the elements kazu and toshi, written with various kanji that shape its meaning. Common writings include 和俊 (“harmonious, talented”), 一俊 (“first/one, outstanding”), 和利 (“peace, benefit”), 数敏 (“number, quick-witted”), and 和年 (“harmony, year/age”). Because kanji are selected individually, the name can convey ideals such as unity, excellence, agility, prosperity, or maturity. The standard pronunciation is kah-zoo-TOH-shee; diminutives Kazu and Toshi are familiar.
Used throughout the 20th century and especially during the Shōwa era, Kazutoshi feels classic rather than trendy today, though it still appears in modern registries. Notable bearers include Kazutoshi Sakurai, vocalist of the band Mr. Children, which keeps the name visible in contemporary culture. Romanization follows Hepburn as Kazutoshi; alternative systems may show Kazutosi, and some older sources render it Kadzutoshi. Related names built on the same roots include Kazuo, Kazuki, and Toshio.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | 0 | #72 | 6 | 4,057 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #246 | 52 | 7,909 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
Kazutoshi is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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