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The baby name Hitomi is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced hee-TOH-mee (Japanese: [çi.to.mi], IPA: /hi.to.mi/).

Hitomi is Japanese in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Japanese
Pronunciation: hee-TOH-mee (Japanese: [çi.to.mi], IPA: /hi.to.mi/)

What is the meaning of the name Hitomi ?

The baby name Hitomi is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced hee-TOH-mee (Japanese: [çi.to.mi], IPA: /hi.to.mi/).

Hitomi is Japanese in Origin.

Hitomi is a Japanese given name, pronounced hee-toh-mee, written as 瞳 “pupil (of the eye)” or with various kanji that alter nuance, such as 仁美 (benevolent beauty), 人美 (person + beauty), 仁実 (benevolence + reality/fruit), and 一美 (one + beauty). It may also be written in hiragana ひとみ or katakana ヒトミ. The name is predominantly feminine but can be unisex, and it also echoes the everyday Japanese noun hitomi meaning “pupil.”

As a personal name, it rose in postwar Japan and was widely used from the 1970s to the 1990s, remaining familiar today in public life and fiction. Variants are mainly orthographic across diverse kanji pairings; common nicknames include Hito and Tomi. The core image of 瞳 evokes clarity, focus, and the “window to the soul,” while compounds with 美 emphasize elegance and 仁 signals kindness. Romanization is typically Hitomi in Hepburn, with no established Western cognates.

Hitomi has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Hitomi

Hitomi Yoshizawa Actor · Born 1985 · Japan Hitomi Yoshizawa is a Japanese singer and actress best known as a former member of the popular girl group Morning Musume. She was part of the group during its peak years and contributed to hits like 'The Peace!' and 'Renai Revolution 21.' After leaving the group, she pursued a career in acting and appeared in various Japanese television dramas. Hitomi Shimatani Actor · Born 1980 · Japan Hitomi Shimatani is a Japanese singer and actress who gained fame with her hit song 'Amairo no Kami no Otome'. Born in 1980, she has also starred in various TV dramas and films in Japan. Hitomi Nabatame Actor · Born 1976 · Japan Hitomi Nabatame is a Japanese voice actress known for her work in anime. She is most famous for voicing characters like Shizuka Hiratsuka in 'My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU' and Saori Makishima in 'Oreimo'. Her distinctive voice has made her a favorite among anime fans.
Hitomi Honda Actor · Born 2001 · Japan Hitomi Honda is a Japanese actress and singer, best known for being a member of the popular girl group AKB48 and its South Korean-Japanese project group IZ*ONE. She gained fame through her performances in songs like 'La Vie en Rose' and 'Violeta' with IZ*ONE. Born in 2001, she has also pursued acting, appearing in various television dramas in Japan.

Hitomi – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
JP 0 #29 50 4,057
JP Girls 0 #31 481 6,592
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
MO Girls 0 #259 5 7,056
TW Girls 0 #262 15 8,139
SG 0 #279 4 11,010
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
HK 0 #354 4 8,483
CN Girls 0 #356 4 8,829
SD Girls 0 #357 2 7,678
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
France Girls 2015 #411 3 3,223
PH Girls 0 #422 8 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
RU Girls 0 #517 7 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #523 3 11,303
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
SG Girls 0 #562 25 18,916
HK Girls 0 #567 49 16,104
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
AE Girls 0 #594 4 20,968
AR Girls 0 #627 4 8,289
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
United States Girls 2023 #910 5 8,600
CL Girls 0 #913 3 14,098
PE Girls 0 #928 16 14,861
MY Girls 0 #962 33 24,821
BR Girls 0 #987 6 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
CO Girls 0 #1,148 5 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,172 12 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,422 25 9,415

Hitomi is popular in 41 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
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People also ask about Hitomi

Hitomi is predominantly a girl's name.
Hitomi is a 3 syllable name, pronounced hee-TOH-mee (Japanese: [çi.to.mi], IPA: /hi.to.mi/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include 瞳 (common kanji, 'pupil'), 仁美, 一美, 人美 and ひとみ (hiragana).
Across languages, Hitomi has these equivalents: Iris (Greek; also an eye-related name), Sophia (Greek; 'wisdom'), Clara/Claire (Latin; 'clear, bright').
Yes — Hitomi ranked #411 in France in 2015, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Hitomi ranks highest in France (#411 in 2015).
Hitomi's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #910 in 2023 to #910 in 2023 in United States.
Yes — 4 notable people named Hitomi are in our database, including Hitomi Yoshizawa (Actor), Hitomi Shimatani (Actor), Hitomi Nabatame (Actor).