Katsumi (かつみ, カツミ) is a common Japanese given name used by either sex. It is also occasionally found as a surname.EtymologyThe name Katsumi is typically composed of two kanji characters. The first element can be 克 (katsu) meaning "overcome" or 勝 (katsu) meaning "victory". The second element can be 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful", 己 (mi) meaning "self", or other kanji with the same reading such as 巳 (mi, the sixth earthly branch referring to the snake zodiac) or 実 (mi, meaning "substance" or "fruit"). Common written forms include 克己, 克巳, 克美, 勝己, 勝巳, 勝美, and 勝実. The name can also be written in hiragana or katakana.Notable BearersKatsumi Asaba (1940), Japanese art director and graphic designerKatsumi Chou (born 1951), Japanese voice actorKatsumi Fukura (born 1953), Japanese high jumperAkinoshima Katsumi (安芸乃島 勝巳; born 1967), former sumo wrestler known for his use of guile over strengthKatsumi Matsumura (born 1944), Japanese Olympic volleyball playerKatsumi Nakamura (born 1994), Japanese swimmer who holds national records in the 100m freestyleKatsumi Nishikawa (1918−2010), Japanese film directorCultural SignificanceKatsumi's kanji components reflect aspirational virtues — overcoming difficulties (克), achieving victory (勝), and cultivating inner beauty (美) or self-awareness (己). The name's ability to be written with different kanji allows parents to convey distinct wishes for their child.Meaning: "overcome self" or "victory beauty" among othersOrigin: JapaneseType: Unisex given name (occasionally surname)Kanji: Various combinations such as 克己, 勝美