What origin is the name Teruji?

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

Teruji

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Teruji

Teruji

Boy

Japanese

3 syllables

Teruji (てるじ) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "Combines Japanese roots for bright and second son. A masculine name traditionally used for the second-born male in a family.".

The meaning of Teruji is "Combines Japanese roots for bright and second son. A masculine name traditionally used for the second-born male in a family." — a boy name of Japanese origin. It has 3 syllables.

Native script: てるじ
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Combines Japanese roots for bright and second son. A masculine name traditionally used for the second-born male in a family.

Popularity

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

Written as てるじ

Quick answers about Teruji

What does Teruji mean?

Teruji is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "Combines Japanese roots for bright and second son. A masculine name traditionally used for the second-born male in a family.".

How popular is Teruji?

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Sister names that go with Teruji

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Teruji.

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

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Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Julian — "Julian comes from the Latin Julianus, from Julius, a Roman family name possibly meaning 'youthful' or linked to Jupiter." (Latin)
Julia — "Julia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Julius, possibly meaning 'youthful'." (Latin)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)