Itsuki (いつき, イツキ) is a Japanese given name that can also serve as a surname. The name is most commonly understood to derive from the nanori reading of the Japanese element 樹 (itsuki) meaning "tree." However, Itsuki can be written with various kanji combinations, each carrying a distinct meaning. Common forms include 一樹 ("one tree"), 斎 ("servant of God" in a Shinto context), 維月 ("fiber moon"), and 伊月 ("that one moon"). As a surname, it may appear as 五木 ("five trees"). The name can also be written purely in hiragana (いつき) or katakana (イツキ). Notable Bearers Several individuals bear the name Itsuki, spanning sports, entertainment, and politics. Notable people include Itsuki Aoki (青木いつ希; born 1997), a Japanese wrestler; Itsuki Asai (浅井 樹; born 1971), a baseball player; Itsuki Enomoto (榎本 樹; born 2000), a footballer; Itsuki Hirata (平田 樹; born 1999), a mixed martial artist; Itsuki Sagara (相楽 樹, born 1995), an actress; Itsuki Shoda (正田 樹, born 1981), a professional baseball player; Itsuki Someno (染野 唯月, born 2001), a footballer; Itsuki Toyama (外山 斎, born 1976), a politician; and Itsuki Oda (小田 逸稀, born 1998), a footballer. Meaning: "tree" (common interpretation) or varies by kanji Origin: Japanese Type: Given name or surname Usage: Japan