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Name Origin

Kazuya is a Japanese given name. It is typically composed of two kanji characters: 'kazu' (数) meaning 'number' or 'count' and 'ya' (也) which can function as a suffix to create masculine nouns. Therefore, Kazuya can be interpreted as meaning 'harmonious number', 'many', 'first', or simply 'number also'.

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Famous People

Kazuya Mishima

Fictional Video Game Character

  • Protagonist of the Tekken fighting game series
  • Known for his signature move, the 'Electric Wind God Fist'

Kazuya Kamenashi (1986-)

Singer and Actor

  • Member of the Japanese boy band KAT-TUN
  • Successful acting career in dramas like 'Gokusen 2' and 'Change'