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At a Glance: Name: Takumi – Meaning: craftsman, artisan – Origin: Japanese – Gender: primarily used for boys – Pronunciation: tah-KOO-mee
Takumi is a Japanese name meaning "craftsman" or "artisan." If you want a name that points to skilled work and the people who do it well, Takumi says that plainly in three syllables.
Meaning & Origin of Takumi
Meaning: Craftsman, artisan.
Origin: Japanese.
How to Pronounce Takumi
Phonetic: tah-KOO-mee IPA: /tɑːˈkuːmi/
Popularity of Takumi
Takumi peaked in the U.S. in 1996, ranking #3191 with 23 babies given the name. By 2024 it ranked #10748, with 7 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1920–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Takumi mean?
Craftsman, artisan.
How do you pronounce Takumi?
Takumi is pronounced tah-KOO-mee (IPA: /tɑːˈkuːmi/).
Is Takumi a popular name right now?
Takumi peaked at #3191 in 1996 and is ranked #10748 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1920–2024.)
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