Yuji

The Japanese first name Yuji (also written as Yūji) carries the meaning "second son." This derivation comes from the Japanese characters yū (雄), meaning "man," and ji (二), which stands for "two" or "second." However, there are also various Kanji combinations and associated meanings.

What does the name Yuji mean?

The name Yuji, also Yūji, is translated in Japanese as "second son." This is based on the combination of the characters yū (雄), meaning "man," and ji (二), which stands for "two" or "second." Other Kanji combinations and meanings are also possible.

Where does the name Yuji come from?

The name Yuji has its roots in the Japanese language and means "second son."

How do you pronounce Yuji?

Yuu-dschi

Popularity

In Germany, Yuji is a rather rare name. In 2014, it ranked 3,829th on the list of the most popular male first names. Its best placement was in 2010 at 2,204th. Between 2010 and 2024, the name Yuji was given about 30 times in Germany, placing it at 5,733rd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Famous people

• Yuji Fujikawa (footballer from Japan)
• Yuji Fujita (Japanese martial artist)
• Yuji Hashimoto (Japanese footballer)
• Yuji Ichioka (historian from America)
• Yuji Iida (Japanese football player)
• Yuji Iiyama (baseball player)
• Yuji Kamimura (Japanese football player)
• Yuji Kunimoto (racing driver from Japan)
• Yuji Mitsuya (Japanese actor)
• Yuji Miura (Japanese long-distance runner)
• Yuji Nakae (Japanese film director)
• Yuji Nakayoshi (footballer from Japan)
• Yuji Nashiro (Japanese martial artist)
• Yuji Nomi (Japanese composer)
• Yuji Oe (Japanese footballer)
• Yuji Ohno (Japanese composer)
• Yuji Okuma (Japanese football player)
• Yuji Okumoto (actor from the USA)
• Yuji Ono (Japanese footballer)
• Yuji Rokutan (footballer from Japan)