The baby name Fumi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced FOO-mee (Japanese IPA: /ɸɯmi/).
Fumi is Japanese in Origin.
The baby name Fumi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced FOO-mee (Japanese IPA: /ɸɯmi/).
Fumi is Japanese in Origin.
Fumi is a Japanese given name, unisex but more often feminine. Its meaning varies with the kanji: 文 evokes “writing, literature” or “a letter”; 富美 suggests “abundant beauty”; 芙美 combines “lotus” with “beauty”; 史 points to “history”; and other pairings can evoke ideas like fragrance or culture. This semantic flexibility lets parents tailor nuance while keeping the soft, classic sound fu-mi.
In Japan the name appears from the late Meiji and Taishō eras, saw steady mid-20th-century use, and today is rarer as a vintage-chic choice. It stands alone or shortens longer forms such as Fumiko, Fumie, Fumika, Fumina, and Fumino. Older romanization may show Humi, though Fumi is standard. Cross-culturally, a near-homophonous Yoruba short name, Funmi (sometimes spelled Fumi), derives from the element fúnmí “give me,” as in Oluwafunmilayo or Olufunmilola, giving the spelling broader recognition beyond Japan.
| Fumimaro Konoe Fumimaro Konoe was a prominent Japanese politician who served as the Prime Minister of Japan during critical periods leading up to and during World War II. He is most famous for his attempts to negotiate peace with the Allies before Japan's entry into the war. Despite his efforts, he struggled to prevent the escalation of military conflict. | Fumi Nikaidō Fumi Nikaidō is a talented Japanese actor known for her roles in films like 'Himizu' and 'Why Don't You Play in Hell?'. Born in 1994, she has made a name for herself in the Japanese film industry with her compelling performances and unique style. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | 0 | #64 | 14 | 4,057 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #153 | 98 | 6,592 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #286 | 12 | 7,909 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #288 | 2 | 8,139 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #336 | 2 | 6,973 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #357 | 3 | 8,829 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #406 | 3 | 11,440 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #426 | 4 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #553 | 5 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #577 | 10 | 18,916 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #606 | 10 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #649 | 3 | 9,488 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #706 | 81 | 15,093 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #942 | 10 | 16,906 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #979 | 3 | 15,656 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,029 | 5 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,068 | 5 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,118 | 24 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,164 | 15 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,435 | 12 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Fumi is popular in 36 countries — most recent births per country:
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