Japanese

Tsubasa

Pronounced tsoo-BAH-sahShare

Meaning: Wing in one Japanese spelling

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

One Japanese spelling of Tsubasa, 翼, uses the character for wing. The meaning depends on the kanji a family chooses; the same spoken name can have other written forms.

Nicknames

  • Tsuba

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Tsubasa comes from Japanese.

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