What origin is the name Takuji?

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

Takuji

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Takuji

Takuji

Boy

Japanese

3 syllables

Takuji (拓司) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "From Japanese for diligent and second son. A traditional name indicating the birth order and an expectation of hard work.".

Parents who choose Takuji pick a boy name from the Japanese tradition, meaning "From Japanese for diligent and second son. A traditional name indicating the birth order and an expectation of hard work.". It has 3 syllables.

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

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From Japanese for diligent and second son. A traditional name indicating the birth order and an expectation of hard work.

Popularity

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

Written as 拓司

Quick answers about Takuji

What does Takuji mean?

Takuji is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "From Japanese for diligent and second son. A traditional name indicating the birth order and an expectation of hard work.".

How popular is Takuji?

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Sister names that go with Takuji

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Takuji.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Takuji means "From Japanese for diligent and second son. A traditional name indicating the birth order and an expectation of hard work." — these names share that spirit.

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)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)