Osamu
Meaning
disciplined, studious
Origin
Japanese
Pronunciation
/oʊˈsɑːmuː/
Traits associated with the name Osamu:
Dogs named Osamu tend to be loving, hard-working, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Osamu?
Naming your dog Osamu suggests that you have an appreciation for Japanese culture and may have a fondness for unique names.
Is Osamu a good dog name?
Osamu has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Osamu isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall

Osamu is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Osamu was, in the past month, the 5466th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of April 2025, Osamu is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Osamu was viewed 19 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Osamu's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Osamu is most adored in Alaska, Washington and Virginia.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Illinois, Florida and Arizona.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Osamu.
Osamu is found in these categories:
japanese
A common male first name in Japan, often associated with intelligence.
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