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Yuzuki

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Pronounced yoo-ZOO-kee /juˈzuː.ki/Medium

Meaning: A romanized Japanese given name; its meaning depends on the characters, often combining yuzu (the citron fruit) or yu ('gentleness; superiority') with tsuki ('moon') or ki ('hope; radiance'). Character-dependent.Low

In 30 seconds: A pretty Japanese name: Yuzuki's meaning depends on its characters - often 'gentle moon' or the yuzu fruit (said 'yoo-ZOO-kee'). Character-dependent, which we note.
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Origin LowJapanese
MeaningA romanized Japanese given name; its meaning depends on the characters, often combining yuzu (the citron fruit) or yu ('gentleness; superiority') with tsuki ('moon') or ki ('hope; radiance'). Character-dependent.
U.S. rank (2020)#15024 ↗ Rising
2020 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 42

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201120092020

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Yuzuki is a Japanese given name written in kanji, so its meaning is character-dependent, which we note. Common elements include yuzu (citron), yu ('gentle') and tsuki ('moon'). Rare in the U.S. (said 'yoo-ZOO-kee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, pretty, and character-dependent.

Did you know? Yuzuki is a romanized Japanese name; depending on its characters it can suggest the yuzu citron, or pair yu ('gentleness') with tsuki ('moon') for readings like 'gentle moon' - character-dependent, which we note (said 'yoo-ZOO-kee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References - Yuzuki — Japanese; meaning character-dependent; yuzu/yu 'gentle'/tsuki 'moon'

Variations

YudukiYuzukoYuzukii

Nicknames

YuzuZuki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yuzuki mean?

Yuzuki is a Japanese name whose meaning depends on the characters, often 'gentle moon' or the yuzu fruit.

How do you pronounce Yuzuki?

It's said yoo-ZOO-kee /juˈzuː.ki/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Yuzuki a boy or girl name?

Yuzuki is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Yuzuki?

Yuzuki is extremely rare in the U.S.

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