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.
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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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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