The baby name Jomei is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JOH-may (Japanese Jōmei; romanized Jōmei, approximated IPA: /dʑoːmeɪ/ or /joːmeɪ/).
Jomei is Japanese in Origin.
The baby name Jomei is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JOH-may (Japanese Jōmei; romanized Jōmei, approximated IPA: /dʑoːmeɪ/ or /joːmeɪ/).
Jomei is Japanese in Origin.
Jomei is a Japanese masculine given name derived from Sino-Japanese elements jo/jō (often written 舒, “to ease, unfold”) and mei (明, “bright, clear”). The standard Hepburn form is Jōmei; Jomei is a macronless spelling, and Joumei is an alternative long-vowel rendering. Depending on the kanji chosen, meanings vary, but the classical imperial spelling 舒明 conveys “serene brightness” or “gentle clarity.”
The name is best known from Emperor Jōmei (r. 629–641) of the Asuka period, for whom it serves as a posthumous regnal name, giving it dignified, courtly associations. As a modern given name it is uncommon, though viable for boys and occasionally adapted with different characters to personalize nuance. Related Japanese forms emphasizing “brightness” include Akira and Mei (as an element). Variants/short forms are rare; usage typically favors the full, formal Jōmei/Jomei.
| Jomei Jomei was the 34th emperor of Japan, reigning from 629 to 641. He is known for his efforts to consolidate imperial power and for his support of Buddhism, which played a significant role in shaping Japanese culture during his time. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| TN | 0 | #864 | 2 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2018 | #880 | 5 | 7,242 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Jomei is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:
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