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Kitsu
OriginJapanese
Meaning"orange, tangerine; good luck"
About Kitsu
Sweet and colorful, Kitsu is Japanese name with a sleek and stylish sound. Meaning "good luck" or "tangerine, manadarin, orange tree" depending on which kanji are used, the name may also bring to mind Kitsune, a fox spirit from Japanese folklore with powers to shapeshift and bewitch.
Also used as an element in other names (such as Kitsue or Kitsune), it was chosen by influencer Paige R Williams in 2021 for her daughter, Kitsu Joy.
Pronounced KIT-soo.
Editor: Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
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