All about the name

Kousuke

Male

« Kousuke is a Japanese male given name with kanji characters 光 (kō) meaning 'light', and 介 (suke) meaning 'to introduce'. »

#43577 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Kousuke is a Japanese given name for males. The name has two main kanji characters: 光 (kō), which means "light", and 介 (suke), which means "to introduce" or "to mediate". Thus, the name Kousuke can be interpreted to mean "introducing light" or "mediating with light". The name Kousuke is not found in any ancient Japanese texts or historical records. Therefore, its origins are unclear and there is no known specific history associated with it. However, it has been used as a male given name in Japan for some time now. It's worth noting that the pronunciation of Kousuke can vary depending on the region. In standard Japanese, it is pronounced /koːsɯke/, but in some regions, it may be pronounced differently due to local dialects. In recent years, Kousuke has gained international recognition thanks to its usage in popular culture, such as in manga and anime series like "Detective Conan" (名探偵コナン), where a character named Kousuke Ideta appears. Despite this exposure, the name remains relatively rare outside of Japan.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Kousuke since 1880

Total births
5
Total since 1880
Peak year
1991
5 births
in 1991
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years