Yoritsugu is a masculine Japanese given name.

Yoritsugu
Pronunciationjoɾitsɯgɯ (IPA)
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameJapanese
MeaningDifferent meanings depending on the kanji used
Other names
Alternative spellingYoritugu (Kunrei-shiki)

Yoritugu (Nihon-shiki)

Yoritsugu (Hepburn)

Possible writings

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Yoritsugu can be written using different combinations of kanji characters. Here are some examples:

  • 頼次, "rely, next"
  • 頼継, "rely, continue"
  • 頼嗣, "rely, succession"
  • 依次, "to depend on, next"
  • 依継, "to depend on, continue"
  • 依嗣, "to depend on, succession"

The name can also be written in hiragana よりつぐ or katakana ヨリツグ.

Notable people with the name

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