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The baby name Fumi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced FOO-mee (Japanese IPA: /ɸɯmi/).

Fumi is Japanese in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Japanese
Pronunciation: FOO-mee (Japanese IPA: /ɸɯmi/)

What is the meaning of the name Fumi ?

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.

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Famous people with the name Fumi

Fumimaro Konoe Politician · Born 1891 · Empire of Japan 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 Actor · Born 1994 · Japan 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.

Fumi – Popularity by country

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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People also ask about Fumi

Fumi is predominantly a girl's name.
Fumi is a 2 syllable name, pronounced FOO-mee (Japanese IPA: /ɸɯmi/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include 文 (common kanji), 史, 富美, Fumie, Fumiko and Fumiya.
Across languages, Fumi has these equivalents: Wen (文, Chinese), Mun / Moon (문, Korean).
Fumi is a name of Japanese origin, traditionally used in Japan. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Japan and its diaspora communities.
Yes — 2 notable people named Fumi are in our database, including Fumimaro Konoe (Politician), Fumi Nikaidō (Actor).