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Izumo
Izumo- Gender:Female
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:いずも - :イズモ
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Izuchan(いずちゃん)
Momochan( ももちゃん)Zakuran( ざくらん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. 
See the boys' version here.
This name is also used as a surname: 
Izumo
Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 "Izumo," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
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伊集- Izumo -
伊 means "he, she, this, only."
This - Demonstrative pronoun.
Only - A particle for adjusting tone.
Italy - Abbreviation for the country name.
Name ideas examples
He, She - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
This - Specificity represents focus, attention, and being present. May your child be fully present in this moment, this place.
Only - Being the only one represents uniqueness, specialness, and irreplaceable value. May your child know they are the only one of their kind, uniquely valuable.
Italy - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
集 means "gather, collect, assembly."
Gather - To bring together.
Accomplish - To achieve or complete something.
Congregate - To come together in a group or assembly.
Swarm - To move in a large group, like a swarm of insects.
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Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.
Collect - Collecting represents gathering, accumulation, and bringing together what is valuable. May your child collect good experiences, friendships, and wisdom throughout life.
Assembly - Assembly - A Group; a collection - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of assembly throughout life.
Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Congregate - Congregate - To come together in a group or assembly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of congregate throughout life.
Swarm - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
出雲- Izumo -
出 means "to put out, to discard, to exit."
To Exit - To go from inside to outside.
To Leave - To move away from the center.
Origin - Birthplace; where one comes from.
Name ideas examples
To Appear - The act of appear represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child appear with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Discard - The act of discard represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child discard with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Exit - The act of exit represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child exit with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Leave - Leaving represents moving forward, letting go, and embarking on new journeys. May your child know when to leave, moving forward with courage.
Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.
雲 means "cloud, cloud-like."
Cloud - Clouds floating in the sky.
Cloud-like - A metaphor for something high, abundant, excellent, or distant.
Name ideas examples
Cloud - Clouds symbolize freedom, change, and the transient nature of life in Japanese philosophy. May your child flow freely through life like clouds, adapting gracefully to change.
Cloud-like - Clouds symbolize freedom, change, and the transient nature of life in Japanese philosophy. May your child flow freely through life like clouds, adapting gracefully to change.
泉 means "spring, source, afterlife."
Afterlife - The world of the dead.
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Spring - Spring represents renewal, new beginnings, and the awakening of life after dormancy. May your child carry spring's energy of renewal, beginning each day with fresh hope.
Source - Source - The Origin; the beginning - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of source throughout life.
Afterlife - Afterlife - The world of the dead - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of afterlife throughout life.
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