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The baby name Fumio is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced FOO-mee-oh (Japanese IPA: [ɸɯmio]).

Fumio is Japanese in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Japanese
Pronunciation: FOO-mee-oh (Japanese IPA: [ɸɯmio])

What is the meaning of the name Fumio ?

The baby name Fumio is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced FOO-mee-oh (Japanese IPA: [ɸɯmio]).

Fumio is Japanese in Origin.

Fumio is a Japanese masculine given name built from chosen kanji; its sense varies with the characters. Common spellings include 文雄 (“literary/cultured” + “man/hero”), 文夫 (“man of letters”), 文男 (“literary man”), and 文生 (“literary” + “life/birth”). The element -o (夫/男/雄/生) is a classic masculine ending, while fumi (文) evokes writing, scholarship, and refinement. Less commonly, other graphs such as 史 (“history, chronicle”) or 緒 (“strand, beginning”) yield alternative nuances.

Usage rose in the Shōwa era and remains well recognized, though rarer among contemporary newborns. Notable bearers include Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (岸田文雄), composer Fumio Hayasaka, novelist Fumio Niwa, and sculptor Fumio Asakura, which reinforce its bookish, cultured image. Diminutives and casual forms include Fumi, Fū, and Fumio‑kun/‑chan. Romanization variants sometimes show Humio under older systems. Related names include masculine Fumiya and Akifumi, and the feminine counterpart Fumiko.

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Famous people with the name Fumio

Fumio Kishida Politician · Born 1957 · Japan Fumio Kishida is a prominent Japanese politician who became the Prime Minister of Japan in 2021. He is known for his leadership in the Liberal Democratic Party and his efforts to address economic and security challenges in Japan.

Fumio – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
JP Boys 0 #209 89 7,909
JP Girls 0 #248 4 6,592
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
SG Boys 0 #735 5 17,960
BR Boys 0 #783 3 12,213
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439

Fumio is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:

BO
BR
CR
HK
JP

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People also ask about Fumio

Fumio is predominantly a boy's name.
Fumio is a 3 syllable name, pronounced FOO-mee-oh (Japanese IPA: [ɸɯmio]).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Fumi-o, 文雄, 文夫, 文男, 史雄 and 史夫.
Fumio 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 — 1 notable people named Fumio are in our database, including Fumio Kishida (Politician).