Yasu
Fact sheet
- Name
- Yasu
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Yasu is a Japanese name for women. The name is associated with 'the calm one', 'the peaceful one', and 'the flat one'.
What does the name Yasu mean?
Yasu is a Japanese female name that metaphorically means 'the calm one', 'the peaceful one', and 'the flat one'. It has its roots in Japanese and derives from the elements yasu (安), meaning 'peace' or 'calm', yasu (康) for 'peaceful', or yasu (坦) for 'flat', 'smooth', or 'even'. Furthermore, the male name Yasu is used by Arabic Christians as a designation for Jesus, originally stemming from Yĕhōšúa (יְהוֹשֻׁעַ). In this context, the translation is 'Yahweh is help' or 'Yahweh is salvation', derived from the ancient Hebrew terms yeho (יְהוֹ) for 'Yahweh', the Hebrew name for God, and yasha' (יָשַׁע) for 'to help', 'to save', or 'to deliver'.
Where does the name Yasu come from?
The etymology of Yasu includes both female and male names with ancient Hebrew and Japanese roots that carry the meaning 'the calm one'. Ancient Hebrew and Japanese are the two main languages.
How do you pronounce Yasu?
Ja-su
Popularity
In Germany, Yasu is a rather rare name. In 2014, it ranked 4,003rd on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2012 at 3,656th place. From 2010 to 2024, Yasu was used as a first name in Germany fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,043rd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.
Nicknames & pet names
Jeysu / Jeyzu / Susu / Yas / Yassi / Zuzu
Famous people
- Yasu Takagi (character from the manga 'Nana')
Frequently asked questions about the name Yasu
What is the meaning of the name Yasu?
Yasu is a Japanese female name that metaphorically means 'the calm one', 'the peaceful one', or 'the flat one'. Its roots lie in Japanese, where 'yasu' stands for peace or calm.
Where does the name Yasu come from?
The origin of the name Yasu encompasses both Japanese and ancient Hebrew roots. In Japanese, it means peace and calm, while the ancient Hebrew elements are associated with the name Jesus.
Is Yasu a popular name?
Yasu is a traditional name in Japan but is less commonly used internationally. Popularity may vary depending on the region and cultural context.