What origin is the name Ritsu?

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

What are good brother names for Ritsu?

Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Ritsu — for example Kenji, Ren, Hiro. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Ritsu

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ritsu

Ritsu

Unisex

Japanese

2 syllables

Ritsu (りつ) is a Japanese unisex name meaning "From Japanese 'ritsu' (law/truth). Denotes a principled person. Can be used for any gender.".

The meaning of Ritsu is "From Japanese 'ritsu' (law/truth). Denotes a principled person. Can be used for any gender." — a unisex name of Japanese origin. It has 2 syllables.

Native script: りつ
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From Japanese 'ritsu' (law/truth). Denotes a principled person. Can be used for any gender.

Popularity

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

Written as りつ

Quick answers about Ritsu

What does Ritsu mean?

Ritsu is a unisex name of Japanese origin meaning "From Japanese 'ritsu' (law/truth). Denotes a principled person. Can be used for any gender.".

How popular is Ritsu?

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Brother names that go with Ritsu

Kenji Ren Hiro Kaito Sora Akira

How to say Ritsu

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Ritsu.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Victoria — "A name of Latin origin commonly used in India, meaning victory and triumphant success." (Latin)
John — "God is gracious, a name widely used for apostles and saints in the Christian tradition." (Hebrew)
Samuel — "A biblical name widely used in Tamil Nadu meaning God has heard or name of God." (Hebrew)
Leah — "A biblical name used in Marathi Christian communities, traditionally meaning weary or delicate." (Hebrew)
Julia — "A youthful name of Latin origin used in Telugu communities, meaning soft-haired or full of youthful energy." (Latin)