Last names / Z
Japanese Last Names Starting with Z
1 Japanese surnames begin with Z, from Zushi (ε³ε) to Zushi (ε³ε). Most describe a place, such as a field, river or hill. Each links to a page with its kanji, reading and meaning.
The most varied is Zushi, and these names average 2.0 syllables.
| Surname | Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zushi | ε³ε | γγ | map + child |
Kanji most used in Z surnames
These characters appear most often in the surnames above.
| Kanji | Meaning | Readings | Strokes | Seen in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ε³ | map, drawing, plan (taught in grade 2) | γΊγγγγγγ―γ | 7 | Zushi |
| ε | child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM (taught in grade 1) | γ·γγΉγγγγ | 3 | Yukiko, Akiko, Yoshiko |
Questions
What is the most common Japanese surname starting with Z?
Zushi (ε³ε) can be written in the most ways of the Z surnames here. It means: map + child.
How long are Japanese surnames starting with Z?
They average 2.0 syllables.
What do surnames starting with Z usually mean?
Most describe a place, such as a field, river, hill or village. The table lists the literal meaning of each.