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Japanese boy(male) nameIsumi
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:いすみ
  • Katakanatip:イスミ
  • English Syllablestip:i-su-mi (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:i-su-mi (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Isumi
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Icchan(いっちゃん)Click to speech いっちゃんSumichan( すみちゃん)Click to speech  すみちゃんIstchi( いすっち)Click to speech  いすっち

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameIsumi

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Isumi," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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絃凉- Isumi -

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means "string, stringed instruments."

Name ideas examples

  • String - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.

  • Stringed Instruments - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.

means "cool, refreshing, lonely."

Name ideas examples

  • Cool - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

  • Light, Sparse - Lightness represents ease, freedom, and the joy of unburdened movement. May your child move through life with ease, free from unnecessary burdens.

  • Sadness, Grief - Sadness/Grief - Sadness, sorrow, grieving, lamenting - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sadness/grief throughout life.

  • Unsympathetic - Being unsympathetic represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be unsympathetic, letting this quality guide their path.

衣純- Isumi -

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means "clothing, robe, cover."

Name ideas examples

  • Clothing - Clothing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in clothing with purpose and skill.

  • Robe - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.

  • Cover - Covering represents protection, shelter, and caring for what is precious. May your child cover and protect those who need shelter and care.

  • To Wear - The act of wear represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child wear with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

means "pure, simple, genuine."

Name ideas examples

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Simple - Simplicity represents clarity, essence, and freedom from unnecessary complexity. May your child embrace simplicity, finding clarity in the essential.

  • Genuine - Genuine - Authentic; sincere - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of genuine throughout life.

  • Bond - Bridges connect what is separated and enable crossing over. May your child build bridges of understanding and connection.

  • Solely - Solely represents focus, exclusivity, and complete dedication. May your child be solely dedicated to what matters most.

  • Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.

  • Wrap - Wrapping represents care, protection, and thoughtful presentation. May your child wrap their gifts to the world with care and love.

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