Katsuhito

Katsuhito is a masculine Japanese given name composed of distinct kanji characters that carry specific meanings. The name demonstrates the richness of Japanese onomastics where multiple combinations of symbols with different meanings produce the same reading.

Etymology

In Japanese, 'Katsuhito' is typically written with two kanji. The first element, 'katsu' (勝 meaning 'victory' or 克 meaning 'overcome', see katsu), represents strength or achievement. The second element, 'hito' (人 meaning 'person' or 仁 meaning 'compassionate', see hito and hito), follows as a common suffix in masculine given names. Other combinations such as 和人 are also possible.

Cultural Significance

The name belongs to a standard pattern of Japanese names where the components are combined to express a virtue or quality. The cultural ideal of balancing victory with humanity or compassion is reflected in the marriage between a strong first character and a person-focused second character.

Notable Bearers

Several individuals have bearing this name. In the arts: Katsuhito Ishii (石井克人), director of films like 'The Taste of Tea', and Katsuhito Akiyama (秋山勝仁), known for roles in anime direction. In sports: Katsuhito Yokokume is a Japanese mud sumo wrestler. In academia, Katsuhito Iwai is a noted economist. Politicians such as Katsuhito Asano, Katsuhito Noshi, and Katsuhito Yokokume further show the name's professional cross‑spectrum. In still more fields, Katsuhito Ebisawa works as an angel investor. Learn more.

• Meaning: 'victory person' (勝人) or 'compassionate victory' (勝仁)
• Origin: Japanese
• Type: First Name
• Usage: primarily in Japan