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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Great help (kanji-dependent)
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- dy-SOO-kay
Daisuke is a Japanese boy's name pronounced dy-SOO-kay, and it means "great help," though the exact meaning depends on which kanji are used to write it. It has a worldly, classic feel that has stayed steady rather than trendy.
Meaning & Origin of Daisuke
Meaning: Great help (kanji-dependent).
Origin: Japanese.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Daisuke
dy-SOO-kayIPA /daɪˈsuːkeɪ/
Popularity of Daisuke
Daisuke peaked at #4145 in 1979 with 9 babies, and the most recent Social Security ranking is #12659 in 2012 with just 5 babies. It has always been a rare choice in the U.S., so your child would be unlikely to share the name with a classmate.
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FAQ
What does the name Daisuke mean?
Great help (kanji-dependent). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Daisuke?
Daisuke is pronounced dy-SOO-kay (IPA: /daɪˈsuːkeɪ/).
Is Daisuke a popular name right now?
Daisuke peaked at #4145 in 1979 and is ranked #12659 as of 2012. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1978–2012.)
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