Daisaku

Daisaku is a masculine Japanese given name. The most common kanji rendering is 大作, read Daisaku, meaning “great work” or “great creation.” Other kanji combinations exist, and spellings may vary with different meanings. The name is used primarily in Japan and among Japanese communities abroad.

In Japanese naming practice, given names are usually written in kanji, with readings that can be varied. Daisaku can also be rendered in kana (hiragana or katakana). The name carries a strong, aspirational image and is most commonly given to boys.

Notable bearers: Daisaku Ikeda (born 1928) is a Japanese Buddhist leader and writer who has served as the third president of Soka Gakkai, and as the founding president of Soka Gakkai International (SGI), established to promote the organization’s activities globally. Ikeda has promoted peace, interfaith dialogue, and education for human rights, and has authored numerous books and essays. He has received international recognition for his peace activities, including various awards and honorary degrees.