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The baby name Tsutomu is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /tsɯ.to.mu/ (IPA, Japanese); anglicized: TSOO-toh-moo.

Tsutomu is Japanese in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Japanese
Pronunciation: /tsɯ.to.mu/ (IPA, Japanese); anglicized: TSOO-toh-moo

What is the meaning of the name Tsutomu ?

The baby name Tsutomu is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /tsɯ.to.mu/ (IPA, Japanese); anglicized: TSOO-toh-moo.

Tsutomu is Japanese in Origin.

Tsutomu is a Japanese masculine given name derived from the native verb tsutomeru “to work/serve/strive,” with the noun-like stem tsutomu used in names. Its meaning varies by kanji: 努 “effort,” 務 “duty/service,” 勤 “work/diligence,” or 勉 “study/endeavor.” It may also be written purely in kana as つとむ or ツトム. The reading is a kun-yomi (native) reading applied to Sino-Japanese characters, a common pattern in Japanese given names.

Use peaked in the Showa era (mid-20th century), giving the name a traditional yet steady feel today. In contemporary use it conveys a modest, earnest image; some parents choose kana for a softer style. Standard romanization is Tsutomu (Hepburn); Kunrei/Nihon-shiki render Tutomu. Notable bearers include former prime minister Tsutomu Hata and manga artist Tsutomu Nihei, reinforcing associations with diligence, service, and purposeful effort.

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Famous people with the name Tsutomu

Tsutomu Yamazaki Actor · Born 1936 · Japan Tsutomu Yamazaki is a Japanese actor best known for acclaimed films like The Funeral, Farewell to the Ark, and Tampopo. He won the Blue Ribbon Award for Best Actor in 1984 for The Funeral and Farewell to the Ark.

Tsutomu – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
JP 0 #69 9 4,057
JP Boys 0 #125 198 7,909
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
HK Boys 0 #552 6 12,905
SG Boys 0 #687 11 17,960
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,176 7 25,439
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440

Tsutomu is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:

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CR
EE
EG
HK

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People also ask about Tsutomu

Tsutomu is predominantly a boy's name.
Tsutomu is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /tsɯ.to.mu/ (IPA, Japanese); anglicized: TSOO-toh-moo.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Kanji: 勉, 努, 務, 勤 (common kanji used for Tsutomu), Hiragana: つとむ and Katakana: ツトム.
Tsutomu is a name of Japanese origin, traditionally used in Japan. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Japan and its diaspora communities.
Yes — 1 notable people named Tsutomu are in our database, including Tsutomu Yamazaki (Actor).