Mitsuo
Meaning of Mitsuo
Mitsuo is a masculine name with Japanese origins. It is pronounced as "mee-tsoh-oh" (/miːtsoːo/) in Japanese. This name has a few variations, including Mitsuhiro. In terms of popularity, Mitsuo was quite common among newborns in Hawaii during the early 20th century. It ranked high on the list of most popular names, reaching its peak in 1932 when it was ranked 59th and had been given to 12 babies that year. The name gradually declined in popularity over the years but still remains a unique and meaningful choice for parents seeking a Japanese name with depth and history for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as mee-tsoh-oh (/miːtsoːo/)
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Notable People Named Mitsuo
| Mitsuo Fuchida was a Japanese captain in the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service and a key figure in leading the first wave of air attacks on Pearl Harbor during World War II. |
| Mitsuo Ogasawara is a retired Japanese professional footballer known for his career as a midfielder and his contributions to the Japan national team. |
| Mitsuo Yoshikawa is a Japanese professional baseball player who currently plays as a pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters in Nippon Professional Baseball. |
| Mitsuo Aoki, also known as Mits, was an American theologian who converted to Christianity from Buddhism and was known for his unique experiences during World War II. |
| Mitsuo Hashimoto is a Japanese storyboard artist and director known for his work in television, OVA, and anime films. |
| Mitsuo Aida was a renowned Japanese poet and calligrapher, recognized as The Poet of Zen, whose work was deeply influenced by Zen Buddhism. |
| Mitsuo Sawamoto is a renowned Japanese chemist specializing in polymer chemistry and serving as Emeritus Professor at Kyoto University and professor at Chubu University. |
| Mitsuo Kagawa was a Japanese archaeologist and professor known for his involvement in the Japanese Paleolithic hoax, tragically ending his life in 2001. |
| Mitsuo Kurotsuchi was a renowned Japanese director and screenwriter. |
| Mitsuo Yanagimachi is a renowned Japanese screenwriter and film director. |
| Mitsuo Shindō was a versatile Japanese artist known for his work as an art director, photographer, film director, producer, music video director, and calligraphist. |
| Mitsuo Watanabe is a retired Japanese football player who represented the Japan national team. |
| Mitsuo Tateishi is a former Japanese baseball player and the position player coach for the Chunichi Dragons in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. |
| Mitsuo Matsumoto, a Japanese mixed martial artist who competed in the Lightweight division. |
| Mitsuo Harada is a Japanese professional golfer. |
