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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Spring, fountain
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- ee-ZOO-mee
Izumi is a Japanese name meaning spring, fountain, and it's used for children of any gender. It's pronounced ee-ZOO-mee, with the emphasis on that middle syllable. The watery meaning behind it makes for a nice thread to point out if you're explaining the name's roots to family.
Meaning & Origin of Izumi
Meaning: Spring, fountain.
Origin: Japanese.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Izumi
ee-ZOO-meeIPA /iˈzuːmi/
Popularity of Izumi
In U.S. Social Security data spanning 1998 to 2024, Izumi has stayed a rare pick throughout, reaching its peak at #6062 in 2022 with 20 babies given the name, then landing at #6737 in 2024 with 17.
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FAQ
What does the name Izumi mean?
Spring, fountain. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Izumi?
Izumi is pronounced ee-ZOO-mee (IPA: /iˈzuːmi/).
Is Izumi a popular name right now?
Izumi is near its all-time peak (#6062 in 2022), ranked #6737 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1998–2024.)
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