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Osamu

oh-SAH-moo

Letters

5

Syllables

3

Origin

Japanese

Total Births

94

Peak Year

#11 in 1925

First Recorded

1920

Style

Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Osamu is a Japanese male given name often written with kanji that can mean 'to govern' or 'to manage'. It suggests a person of order and responsibility.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Osamu Tezuka

    Pioneering Japanese manga artist, often called the 'Godfather of Manga'.

  • Osamu Dazai

    Influential Japanese novelist known for his autobiographical works.

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

DisciplinedResponsibleIntelligentCalm

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