Yuji: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Yuji – Meaning: brave or heroic second son (e.g. 勇二, 雄二) – Origin: Japanese – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: YOO-jee


Yuji is a Japanese boy's name meaning “brave or heroic second son (e.g. 勇二, 雄二)”. It appears in our list of 175+ Japanese Baby Boy Names That Are Strong and Serene.

Meaning & Origin of Yuji

Meaning: Brave or heroic second son (e.g. 勇二, 雄二).

Origin: Japanese.

How to Pronounce Yuji

Phonetic: YOO-jee   IPA: /ˈjuː.dʒi/

Popularity of Yuji

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1972–2024.

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