Kazu, of Japanese origin, is a unisex given name that translates to 'pure' or 'peace'. It consists of two kanji characters: 'ka' (加), meaning 'addition', and 'zu' (和), meaning 'harmony'. This name is often used for both boys and girls in Japan, reflecting the harmony between individuals. Kazu can also be written using hiragana as かず, which is phonetically pronounced as /katsu/. It's a popular choice among Japanese parents due to its positive connotation and simplicity.
The name Kazu experienced a gap of thirteen years between its appearances on birth records, with five births each in 2008 and 2021. Overall, ten babies were given this name across these two years.