Name meaning
Osamu
may mean “to govern; to study”
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Japanese
- Say it
- oh-SAH-moo
- Letters
- 5
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Osamu is a Japanese name whose meaning depends on the kanji, for example 治, to govern, or 修, to study. The manga artist Osamu Tezuka, creator of Astro Boy, carried it.
Roots
Japanese Osamu (by kanji).
Where it is used
Meaning depends on the kanji.
Osamu name FAQ
What does the name Osamu mean?
Osamu may mean “to govern; to study”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Japanese Osamu (by kanji).
Where does the name Osamu come from?
Osamu is of Japanese origin. Today it is used in Japanese families.
How do you pronounce Osamu?
Osamu is usually pronounced oh-SAH-moo.
Is Osamu a boy's or a girl's name?
Osamu is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.