Kazu Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Kazu

"Kazu is a Japanese given name for both sexes"

Multiple origins Origin Gender-Neutral 📈 Peak 1916 👥 15 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Kazu is a Japanese given name for both sexes
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
15
Life Path
Number 5

📖 What Does Kazu Mean?

Kazu is a Japanese given name for both sexes. Notable people with the name include:Princess Kazu , wife of 14th shōgun Tokugawa Iemochi Kazu Ando , Japanese essayistKazu Fujimura , Japanese swimmer Kazu Hatanaka , Japanese Paralympic athlete Kazu Hiro, American prosthetic makeup artist Kazu Kibuishi, American graphic novelist Kazu Makino , member of the band Blonde Redhead Kazu Miura , Japanese footballer, often called King Kazu Kazu Naoki , Japanese footballer Gabriel Kazu, Brazilian footballer Christian Kendji Wagatsuma Ferreira, Brazilian footballer, commonly known as Kazu

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Kazu is a Japanese given name for both sexes. Notable people with the name include:Princess Kazu , wife of 14th shōgun Tokugawa Iemochi Kazu Ando , Japanese essayistKazu Fujimura , Japanese swimmer Kazu Hatanaka , Japanese Paralympic athlete Kazu Hiro, American prosthetic makeup artist Kazu Kibuishi, American graphic novelist Kazu Makino , member of the band Blonde Redhead Kazu Miura , Japanese footballer, often called King Kazu Kazu Naoki , Japanese footballer Gabriel Kazu, Brazilian footballer Christian Kendji Wagatsuma Ferreira, Brazilian footballer, commonly known as Kazu

Root Element
Kazu
Core Meaning
"Kazu is a Japanese given name for both sexes"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Kazu

K 2
A 1
Z 8
U 3
SUM 5
5
Life Path
Freedom & Adventure
4
Soul Urge
Stability & Hard Work
1
Personality
Independence & Leadership

Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.

📊 Kazu in Numbers

15 US bearers
1916 Peak year
Gender-Neutral Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Kazu" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Kazu is a Japanese given name for both sexes".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~15 people named Kazu in the US. Peaked in 1916 with 5 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Kazu?

The Life Path number for Kazu is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 4. Personality: 1.

Is Kazu a boy or girl name?

Kazu is Gender-Neutral. Based on US data, 67% male and 33% female.

How many people are named Kazu in the US?

Approximately 15 people in the United States are named Kazu. The name peaked in 1916 with 5 recorded uses.

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