Sasuke Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Sasuke – Meaning: helper, one who assists (from the kanji 佐 'assist' and 助 'help') – Origin: Japanese – Gender: primarily used for boys – Pronunciation: SAHS-kay

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Sasuke is a Japanese name pronounced SAHS-kay, written with the kanji 佐 ("assist") and 助 ("help"), which together give it the meaning "helper, one who assists." It's a short, two-part name with a clear, easy-to-say sound.

Meaning & Origin of Sasuke

Meaning: Helper, one who assists (from the kanji 佐 'assist' and 助 'help').

Origin: Japanese.

How to Pronounce Sasuke

Phonetic: SAHS-kay   IPA: /ˈsɑːskeɪ/

Popularity of Sasuke

Sasuke is rare in the U.S.: it ranked #8190 in 2024 with 10 babies given the name. Its highest rank came the year before, #5415 in 2023 with 18 babies.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2007–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Sasuke mean?

Helper, one who assists (from the kanji 佐 ‘assist’ and 助 ‘help’).

How do you pronounce Sasuke?

Sasuke is pronounced SAHS-kay (IPA: /ˈsɑːskeɪ/).

Is Sasuke a popular name right now?

Sasuke peaked at #5415 in 2023 and is ranked #8190 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2007–2024.)

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