What origin is the name Yoshitsune?

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

What are good sister names for Yoshitsune?

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

How is Yoshitsune written in its native script?

Yoshitsune is written よしつね.

Yoshitsune

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Yoshitsune

Yoshitsune

Boy

Japanese

4 syllables

Yoshitsune (よしつね) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "Japanese, from 'yoshi' (virtuous) and 'tsune' (constant). It describes someone whose goodness is unwavering.".

The meaning of Yoshitsune is "Japanese, from 'yoshi' (virtuous) and 'tsune' (constant). It describes someone whose goodness is unwavering." — a boy name of Japanese origin. At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Native script: よしつね
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Japanese, from 'yoshi' (virtuous) and 'tsune' (constant). It describes someone whose goodness is unwavering.

Popularity

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

Written as よしつね

Quick answers about Yoshitsune

What does Yoshitsune mean?

Yoshitsune is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "Japanese, from 'yoshi' (virtuous) and 'tsune' (constant). It describes someone whose goodness is unwavering.".

How popular is Yoshitsune?

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Sister names that go with Yoshitsune

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

How to say Yoshitsune

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Yoshitsune.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Names with a similar meaning to Yoshitsune

Yoshitsune means "Japanese, from 'yoshi' (virtuous) and 'tsune' (constant). It describes someone whose goodness is unwavering." — these names share that spirit.

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