Itsuki

Itsuki is a Japanese name that can function as a given name, a surname, or a place name in Japan. As a given name, Itsumki? No, Itsuki is predominantly masculine in modern use, though unisex usage exists, and it can be written with various kanji, producing different meanings. A common reading is associated with kanji that convey the sense of “tree” or nature, but other character combinations are possible, so the exact meaning depends on the chosen characters.

In popular culture, Itsuki appears as the name of several fictional characters. Notable examples include Itsuki Nakano, one of the quintuplet sisters in The Quintessential Quintuplets, and Itsuki Koizumi, a key character in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya series. These instances illustrate the name’s ongoing usage in contemporary media.

Geographically, Itsuki is used as a place name in Japan, with multiple municipalities or districts bearing the name in different prefectures. The usage as a place name is independent of its use as a personal name and reflects local naming traditions.

As a surname, Itsuki exists but is relatively uncommon, with instances scattered in Japanese naming. The meaning and kanji for Itsuki as a surname, when present, vary by family and lineage.

See also: Itsuki (disambiguation).