Origin:Japanese
Meaning:Large hill; Japanese city
Osaka is a girl’s name of Japanese origin. Meaning “large hill,” it refers to a Japanese city in the Kansai region of Honshu. Traditionally considered the country’s economic hub, it once served as the imperial capital and over the years has become a cultural and commercial center. Osaka was likely given as a surname for people from there, like Naomi Osaka, the high-ranking and much-celebrated tennis player, who was born in Osaka. If this place holds a special place in your heart, feel free to share that with your little one through this name.

Famous People Named Osaka

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  • Naomi Osaka
    Tennis Player
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