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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Reason and beauty (from the common kanji 由美); other kanji combinations are also used
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- YOO-mee
Yumi is a Japanese girl's name, pronounced YOO-mee. In the common kanji spelling 由美 it means "reason and beauty," though other kanji combinations are also used. It has a clean, modern feel and a worldly sound.
Meaning & Origin of Yumi
Meaning: Reason and beauty (from the common kanji 由美); other kanji combinations are also used.
Origin: Japanese.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Yumi
YOO-meeIPA /ˈjuːmiː/
Popularity of Yumi
Yumi ranked #3071 in the U.S. Social Security data in 2024, with 53 babies given the name. That's both its latest and its highest ranking in the 1960-2024 range, so it's at its most popular right now.
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FAQ
What does the name Yumi mean?
Reason and beauty (from the common kanji 由美); other kanji combinations are also used. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Yumi?
Yumi is pronounced YOO-mee (IPA: /ˈjuːmiː/).
Is Yumi a popular name right now?
Yumi is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #3071 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1960–2024.)
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