Azusa
ah-zoo-sah
Azusa is a girl’s name of Japanese origin, meaning “A Japanese name. Can have different meanings depending on the kanji used, such as 'arrowroot island'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1990.
What Azusa Means
“A Japanese name. Can have different meanings depending on the kanji used, such as 'arrowroot island'.”
The Story of Azusa
Far across the sea, an island named for a humble plant became a symbol of serene beauty and quiet strength.
Azusa is a Japanese name that carries the imagery of 'arrowroot island.' The arrowroot plant itself, with its graceful stalks, suggests a natural elegance rooted in the earth.
This name speaks to a daughter who will possess a tranquil inner strength, a peaceful presence that soothes. You imagine her growing into a woman who finds harmony in the world, a quiet force of nature.
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Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#9 in 1990
Total Births
32
First Recorded
1988
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