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Genji

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Linda Rosenkrantz
By Linda Rosenkrantz
Updated Mon Apr 28 2025

Genji Origin and Meaning

The name Genji is a boy's name.

Upbeat Japanese name. Video game fans may recognize Genji as the name of a character from Overwatch.

The name Genji in Pop Culture

  • Genji
    main character in The Tale of Genji, 11th century novel by Murasaki Shikibu
  • Genji Shimada
    cyborg ninja character in the video game "Overwatch"

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