What origin is the name Katsuya?

Katsuya 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 Katsuya — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Katsuya

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Katsuya

Katsuya

Boy

Japanese

2 syllables

Katsuya (勝也) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "From Japanese 'katsu' (victory) and 'ya' (arrow). A powerful name for a boy, suggesting a person who hits their goals accurately.".

Katsuya is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "From Japanese 'katsu' (victory) and 'ya' (arrow). A powerful name for a boy, suggesting a person who hits their goals accurately.". It has 2 syllables.

Native script: 勝也
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From Japanese 'katsu' (victory) and 'ya' (arrow). A powerful name for a boy, suggesting a person who hits their goals accurately.

Popularity

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

Written as 勝也

Quick answers about Katsuya

What does Katsuya mean?

Katsuya is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "From Japanese 'katsu' (victory) and 'ya' (arrow). A powerful name for a boy, suggesting a person who hits their goals accurately.".

How popular is Katsuya?

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Sister names that go with Katsuya

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Katsuya.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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