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Tsubasa

/ tsoo-BAH-sah /
Boy Japanese 3 syllables
Meaning
Tsubasa means Wing (Japanese).
Gender
Boy
Origin
Japanese
Pronunciation
tsoo-BAH-sah
Popularity of Tsubasa in the US, 1880–2025
2000

Tsubasa first appears in US records in 1997. It peaked in 1997, when 9 boys were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Tsubasa popular?

Declining Tsubasa is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1997 peak.

US babies given the name Tsubasa, by decade
2000s 17
1990s 22

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Tsubasa mean?

Tsubasa is the Japanese word for “wing.”

Names like Tsubasa

Japanese names with a similar feel and popularity.

Names that pair well with Tsubasa

Popular Japanese names for a sibling or a middle name.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tsubasa mean?

Tsubasa means Wing. Tsubasa is the Japanese word for “wing.”

What is the origin of the name Tsubasa?

Tsubasa is of Japanese origin.

How do you pronounce Tsubasa?

Tsubasa is pronounced “tsoo-BAH-sah.”

Is Tsubasa a boy or a girl name?

Tsubasa is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Tsubasa a popular name right now?

Tsubasa is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1997 peak.

When was the name Tsubasa most popular?

Tsubasa was most popular in 1997, when about 9 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Tsubasa?

Names similar to Tsubasa include Yamato, Itsuki, Asahi, Daichi, Riki.

What names go well with Tsubasa?

Japanese names that pair well with Tsubasa include Hana, Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren.