Atsushi is a Japanese male given name. It originates from the kanji characters 魚 and 至, which respectively mean "fish" and "arrive". Therefore, the name Atsushi translates to "arrival of fish".
The name has its roots in traditional Japanese culture and has been popular among families for generations. In fact, it was one of the most popular boy names in Japan during the early to mid 20th century.
Atsushi is also notable because it shares its kanji characters with another popular Japanese male name, Katsumi (勝美), which means "victory and beauty". However, unlike Katsumi, Atsushi does not have any associated traits or characteristics based on its meaning. It simply signifies the arrival of fish.
Today, Atsushi remains a common name in Japan and continues to be chosen by parents for their sons due to its strong cultural heritage and simple yet meaningful origin.
The name Atsushi experienced several periods of popularity with peaks in the mid-20s and again in the late 80s to early 90s, but overall has remained consistently present throughout the century with a total of 86 births recorded between 1917 and 1992.