Tsukuyomi

/T-S-UW-K-UW-Y-OW-M-IY/

Boy Shinto Japanese origin Japanese

Moon reader — the Shinto moon god, brother of Amaterasu. Ruler of the night and tides

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Meaning & origin

Tsukuyomi is a boy's name of Japanese origin, traditionally used in Shinto families. The name means "Moon reader — the Shinto moon god, brother of Amaterasu. Ruler of the night and tides" and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.

Common among Japanese families, Tsukuyomi carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.

Numerology of Tsukuyomi

Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Tsukuyomi resonates in either tradition.

Pythagorean
1
leadership and pioneering spirit
Chaldean
7
introspection and spiritual wisdom

How Tsukuyomi sounds

NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Tsukuyomi breaks down into 9 phonemes: /T-S-UW-K-UW-Y-OW-M-IY/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.

Nicknames

Common affectionate forms of Tsukuyomi — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.

TsukiTsuk

The six signals, applied to Tsukuyomi

NameRoot scores every name across six independent dimensions. Here's how Tsukuyomi maps to each — install the app to see the full compatibility score for your specific family.

01 — Birth Star
Nakshatra match
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02 — Numerology
Destiny alignment
Pythagorean and Chaldean life-path calculations (destiny 1) matched against your family's own numerology profile.
03 — Phonetics
Last-name fit
Rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters measured with IPA to see how Tsukuyomi flows with your family name.
04 — Meaning
Divine
Tsukuyomi belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
05 — Cultural & Tradition
Shinto
As a Shinto name, Tsukuyomi carries religious and cultural weight scored against your family's heritage — plus grandparent-name matches, saint's-day alignment, and generational naming patterns scored against your family tree.
06 — Uniqueness
Popularity balance
How common Tsukuyomi is today versus historically — finding the sweet spot between familiar and forgotten.

Names similar to Tsukuyomi

If Tsukuyomi resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.

From the same tradition

Other Shinto boy names, common in Japanese families

Kai
Ocean, sea, the vast expanse of water that connects every shore — Kai is a name shared across cultures, meaning sea in Japanese and Hawaiian, and carrying the limitless horizon of open water in every version. It speaks of depth without bottom, strength that moves in tides rather than explosions, and the serene power of an element that covers most of the earth and answers to the moon
Haruto
Sunlight soaring — combining haru (sun, spring) with to (fly, soar). A name of radiant ambition that pairs the warmth of sunlight with the freedom of flight, aspiring to a life that rises and shines.
Ren
Lotus — the flower that rises from muddy water to bloom in perfect purity. In Japanese Buddhist tradition, the lotus represents spiritual awakening and the possibility of beauty emerging from adversity.
Kaito
Ocean flight, soaring over the sea — combining kai (ocean) with to (fly, soar). A modern Japanese name carrying the freedom of flight over vast waters, popular for its adventurous spirit and melodic sound.

Sharing the same meaning

Other Shinto boy names from the Divine cluster

Tenjin
Heavenly deity — Tenjin (天神) names the deified Sugawara no Michizane, patron deity of scholars and learning. His shrines (Tenmangu) across Japan are visited by students seeking exam blessings. A traditional Shinto name carrying scholarly devotion.

Names that sound similar

Shinto boy names that open with the same syllables as Tsukuyomi

Tsubasa
Wings — the freedom to fly above limitation. Every child deserves wings
Tsukasa
Official, director, one who governs — the administrator who keeps systems running smoothly. Quiet authority and competence.
Touma
Winter horse — Touma (冬馬) compounds 'winter' with 'horse' for a boy of cool, strong character. A modern Japanese name particularly common in winter births.

Common questions about Tsukuyomi

What does the name Tsukuyomi mean?

Tsukuyomi means "Moon reader — the Shinto moon god, brother of Amaterasu. Ruler of the night and tides." It is a boy name of Japanese origin, traditionally used in Shinto families.

Is Tsukuyomi a boy or girl name?

Tsukuyomi is most commonly used as a boy name.

What is the origin of the name Tsukuyomi?

Tsukuyomi is of Japanese origin, used in Shinto tradition, commonly among Japanese families.

What are common nicknames for Tsukuyomi?

Common short forms of Tsukuyomi include Tsuki, Tsuk.

What is the numerology of Tsukuyomi?

Tsukuyomi has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.

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