What origin is the name Katsura?

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

What are good sister names for Katsura?

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

Katsura

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Katsura

Katsura

Boy

Japanese

3 syllables

Katsura is a Japanese boy's name meaning "Means "katsura tree"; a Japanese name derived from the fragrant tree often associated with autumn foliage".

Katsura is written 桂 and is a boy's name of Japanese origin meaning "Means "katsura tree"; a Japanese name derived from the fragrant tree often associated with autumn foliage". It has 3 syllables.

Native script: 桂
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Katsura mean?

Means "katsura tree"; a Japanese name derived from the fragrant tree often associated with autumn foliage.

How popular is Katsura?

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as 桂

Quick answers about Katsura

What does Katsura mean?

Katsura is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "Means "katsura tree"; a Japanese name derived from the fragrant tree often associated with autumn foliage.".

How popular is Katsura?

We have no birth-record ranking for Katsura: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Sister names that go with Katsura

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Katsura.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Katsura at a glance

Letters: 7
Syllables: 3
Starts with: K
Ends with: -ra
Vowels: 3 of 7 letters

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Which names have a similar meaning to Katsura?

Katsura means "Means "katsura tree"; a Japanese name derived from the fragrant tree often associated with autumn foliage." — these names share that spirit.

Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)