Shuji is a masculine Japanese given name that has been used for centuries. The name consists of two characters: "Shu" (主) and "Ji" (地). "Shu" means "to govern," while "Ji" signifies "land" or "earth." Therefore, Shuji translates to "govern the land" or "rule the earth." This name has been traditionally bestowed upon individuals who were expected to grow into responsible leaders or those born under the Earth element in Chinese astrology. The name is pronounced /ˈʃuːdʒi/ in English, with a long 'u' sound as in "flute" and a soft 'j' sound similar to 'g'.
Shuji had 6 births in 1990, with no other occurrences recorded annually.