Katsuyuki

Katsuyuki is a masculine Japanese given name. It is used primarily in Japan and among Japanese communities abroad. Like many Japanese personal names, its meaning changes with the kanji chosen to write it, and there is no single fixed meaning associated with the name. The reading Katsuyuki is a common romanization of the name when rendered in the Latin alphabet, with the kana form typically written as かつゆき and the katakana form as カツユキ. The name can be formed with a variety of kanji combinations; possible meanings may invoke notions such as victory, prosperity, or virtue, among others, but the exact interpretation depends on the specific characters selected by the parents.

In Japanese naming practice, Katsuyuki is a given name used after the family name in formal contexts, and in international contexts it is presented as Katsuyuki. The name can be written in different kanji, or in kana, depending on personal preference and family tradition.

Notable bearers include several Japanese professionals across fields such as sports, arts, and academia, reflecting its use across generations. The name shares phonetic similarity with related names such as Katsuki or Katsuya, though those names have different kanji and meanings. Overall, Katsuyuki embodies a traditional masculine name element in Japanese naming conventions, with an emphasis on the varied meanings that kanji can convey.