What origin is the name Etsuji?

Etsuji comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Etsuji — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Etsuji

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Etsuji

Etsuji

Boy

Japanese

3 syllables

Etsuji is a Japanese boy's name meaning "A combination of 'virtuous' and 'second son' in Japanese. Used for a second-born boy, emphasizing good moral character".

Etsuji is written えつじ and is a boy's name of Japanese origin meaning "A combination of 'virtuous' and 'second son' in Japanese. Used for a second-born boy, emphasizing good moral character". It has 3 syllables.

Native script: えつじ
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Etsuji mean?

A combination of 'virtuous' and 'second son' in Japanese. Used for a second-born boy, emphasizing good moral character.

How popular is Etsuji?

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Written as えつじ

Quick answers about Etsuji

What does Etsuji mean?

Etsuji is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "A combination of 'virtuous' and 'second son' in Japanese. Used for a second-born boy, emphasizing good moral character.".

How popular is Etsuji?

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Sister names that go with Etsuji

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Etsuji.

Number 2 is linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

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Etsuji at a glance

Letters: 6
Syllables: 3
Starts with: E
Ends with: -ji
Vowels: 3 of 6 letters

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Which names have a similar meaning to Etsuji?

Etsuji means "A combination of 'virtuous' and 'second son' in Japanese. Used for a second-born boy, emphasizing good moral character." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Olivia — "Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive'. The olive branch is a symbol of peace. Shakespeare used it in Twelfth Night." (Latin)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)