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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameShifumi
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:しふみ
  • Katakanatip:シフミ
  • English Syllablestip:shi-fu-mi (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:shi-fu-mi (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Shifumi
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Shifumichan(しふみちゃん)Click to speech しふみちゃんFumichan( ふみちゃん)Click to speech  ふみちゃんShi-chan( しーちゃん)Click to speech  しーちゃん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 5 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 "Shifumi," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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志文- Shifumi -

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means "aspiration, will, record."

Name ideas examples

  • Aspiration - Aspiration represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of aspiration.

  • Will - Will - Determination; intention to achieve - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will throughout life.

  • Record - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.

  • Document - Documents represent knowledge preserved, records, and lasting communication. May your child document their wisdom for future generations.

  • Resolution - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Shima - Shima - An abbreviation of Shima - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shima throughout life.

  • Writings - Writings - A record written down - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of writings throughout life.

means "writing, pattern, culture."

Name ideas examples

  • Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.

  • Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.

  • Character - Characters (文字) preserve knowledge and enable communication across time. May your child develop strong character and appreciate the power of written words.

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

  • Learning - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Letters - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.

  • Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Penny - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

紫文- Shifumi -

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means "purple, soy sauce."

Name ideas examples

  • Purple - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Soy Sauce - Soy Sauce - Soy sauce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of soy sauce throughout life.

means "writing, pattern, culture."

Name ideas examples

  • Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.

  • Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.

  • Character - Characters (文字) preserve knowledge and enable communication across time. May your child develop strong character and appreciate the power of written words.

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

  • Learning - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Letters - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.

  • Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Penny - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

詩史- Shifumi -

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means "poetry, poem."

Name ideas examples

  • Poetry - Poetry represents the art of expressing deep emotion and truth through beautiful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express themselves beautifully.

  • Poem - Poems capture beauty and truth in condensed, powerful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express deep truths beautifully.

means "history, chronicle, scribe."

  • History - A record of past events.

  • Chronicle - An account of events.

  • Scribe - A person who records.

  • Writing - Writing is the act of recording information.

Name ideas examples

  • History - History - A record of past events - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of history throughout life.

  • Chronicle - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Scribe - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

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

詩文- Shifumi -

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means "poetry, poem."

Name ideas examples

  • Poetry - Poetry represents the art of expressing deep emotion and truth through beautiful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express themselves beautifully.

  • Poem - Poems capture beauty and truth in condensed, powerful language. May your child appreciate poetry and express deep truths beautifully.

means "writing, pattern, culture."

Name ideas examples

  • Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.

  • Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.

  • Character - Characters (文字) preserve knowledge and enable communication across time. May your child develop strong character and appreciate the power of written words.

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

  • Learning - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • Letters - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.

  • Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Penny - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

紫歩音- Shifumi -

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means "purple, soy sauce."

Name ideas examples

  • Purple - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Soy Sauce - Soy Sauce - Soy sauce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of soy sauce throughout life.

means "to walk, gait, to measure."

Name ideas examples

  • To Walk - Walking represents steady progress, presence, and enjoying the journey. May your child walk through life with steady presence, enjoying the journey.

  • To Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Gait - Gait - Walking Style; manner of progress - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gait throughout life.

  • Area Unit - Measurement units enable fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

  • Interest Rate - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

  • Pace - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.

  • Ratio - Ratio - A Rate; proportion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ratio throughout life.

  • Shogi Piece - Shogi Piece - The "pawn" in Japanese chess - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shogi piece throughout life.

  • Unit of Length - Units of measure represent standards, consistency, and fair measurement. May your child measure their life by meaningful standards.

  • Walk, Walked - Walking represents steady progress, presence, and enjoying the journey. May your child walk through life with steady presence, enjoying the journey.

means "sound, melody, tidings."

  • Sound - Vibrations of air and other substances perceived by the ear.

  • Tidings - News, messages, or correspondence from someone.

  • On-yomi - The Chinese-derived pronunciation of kanji characters; the Sino-Japanese reading.

  • Verse - A song or piece of music.

Name ideas examples

  • Sound - Sound carries meaning across distances, representing communication, harmony, and the essence of music. May your child's voice carry far, communicating truth and creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Tidings - Tidings carry news and connection, linking people across distance and time. May your child bring good tidings wherever they go, connecting hearts and spreading joy.

  • On-yomi - On-yomi (音読み) is the Chinese-derived reading, connecting to historical knowledge. May your child appreciate the connections between cultures and languages.

  • Verse - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

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