Osamu

Osamu Meaning & Origin

About Osamu
The name "Osamu" is of Japanese origin and has a concise meaning. It is composed of two kanji characters: "o" meaning "big" or "great," and "samu" meaning "to work" or "to serve." Therefore, the name "Osamu" can be interpreted as "great servant" or "one who works diligently." It conveys the idea of someone who is dedicated, hardworking, and committed to their responsibilities.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Osamu are male.

Osamu Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASM
🗽 NYSIIS
OANA
🔊 Soundex
O2050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 S AA1 M UW0
🌐 IPA
/oʊˈsɑmu/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Osamu in Braille

Here's how to represent Osamu in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Osamu in braille

How to Spell the Name Osamu in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Osamu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Osamu in sign language

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