Ritsu

♂ Boy

Pronounced REET-soo /ˈriːt.suː/Medium

Meaning: A Japanese given name whose meaning varies by kanji, often 'law; order; rule' or 'rhythm; melody.' Crisp and distinctly Japanese, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp Japanese name: Ritsu can mean 'law; order' or 'rhythm' by kanji (said 'REET-soo'). Clean and modern, which we note.

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Origin MediumJapanese

MeaningA Japanese given name whose meaning varies by kanji, often 'law; order; rule' or 'rhythm; melody.' Crisp and distinctly Japanese, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12006

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Ritsu is a Japanese given name, its meaning tied to the kanji chosen (often 'law; order' or 'rhythm'). Crisp and modern, which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'REET-soo').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Japanese-heritage families. Rare, crisp, and modern.

Did you know? Ritsu is a Japanese name whose meaning shifts with the kanji chosen - often 'law; order' or 'rhythm; melody' - a crisp, distinctly Japanese pick, which we note (said 'REET-soo').

Overall data confidence 50%

References - Ritsu — Japanese; kanji-dependent 'law; order; rhythm'

Variations

RitzRitsuoRits

Nicknames

RitSu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ritsu mean?

Ritsu is Japanese, with meanings that vary by kanji - often 'law; order' or 'rhythm; melody,' which we note.

How do you pronounce Ritsu?

It's said REET-soo /ˈriːt.suː/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ritsu a boy or girl name?

Ritsu is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ritsu?

Ritsu is a rare name in the U.S.