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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.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Japanese
Pronunciation: JOH-may (Japanese Jōmei; romanized Jōmei, approximated IPA: /dʑoːmeɪ/ or /joːmeɪ/)

What is the meaning of the name Jomei ?

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 has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Jomei

Jomei Royal · Born 593 · Japan 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.

Jomei – Popularity by country

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:

United States
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HK
MX
MY

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People also ask about Jomei

Jomei is predominantly a boy's name.
Jomei is a 2 syllable name, pronounced JOH-may (Japanese Jōmei; romanized Jōmei, approximated IPA: /dʑoːmeɪ/ or /joːmeɪ/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Jōmei, Jo-mei and Jomey.
Across languages, Jomei has these equivalents: Akira (Japanese, 'bright'), Lucian (Latin, 'light'), Clare/Clair (Latin/French, 'clear/bright'), Noor/Nur (Arabic, 'light').
Somewhat — Jomei ranked #880 in United States in 2018, placing it just outside the most common names.
Yes — 1 notable people named Jomei are in our database, including Jomei (Royal).