Yusei
Fact sheet
- Name
- Yusei
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The Japanese boy's name Yusei, also written as Yūsei, means 'male star'. This derives from the Japanese words yū (雄) for 'male' and sei (星) for 'star'.
What does the name Yusei mean?
The name Yusei, or Yūsei, originates from Japan and means 'male star'. It consists of the Japanese characters yū (雄), meaning 'male', and sei (星), meaning 'star'. Like many Japanese names, Yusei can also have alternative kanji combinations and thus different meanings.
Where does the name Yusei come from?
Yusei is a masculine first name of Japanese origin that carries the meaning 'male star'. The components consist of yū (雄) for 'male' and sei (星) for 'star'. The name is used in the Japanese language and is written in kanji.
How do you pronounce Yusei?
Ju-sei
Popularity
In Germany, Yusei is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2009, when it reached 1,979th place. Over the last ten years, Yusei has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,103rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,053rd.
Nicknames & pet names
Yus / Yusi / Yuyu
Famous people
- Yusei Fudo (main character of the anime series 'Yugioh 5ds')
- Yusei Kikuchi (baseball player from Japan)
- Yusei Kudo (football player from Japan)
- Yusei Ogasawara (Japanese footballer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Yusei
Where does the name Yusei come from?
Yusei is a Japanese first name that consists of the combination of the kanji characters yū (雄) for 'male' and sei (星) for 'star'.
What does the name Yusei mean?
The name Yusei means 'male star' and can have other meanings depending on the kanji combination used.
How popular is the name Yusei?
Yusei is a valued name in Japan, with its popularity increasing in recent years, especially among parents looking for modern and meaningful names.