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Azumi 安曇 – Japanese girl given name
Azumi (安曇) is read あずみ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 安曇, the characters mean: relax + cloudy weather. This reading can be written with at least 124 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 28 strokes in total.
About the name Azumi
Azumi (安曇 or 梓) comes from an old sea-faring people of Nagano and Kyushu, or from the catalpa tree 梓.
How to write Azumi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 安曇 | あずみ | relax + cloudy weather | 22 |
| 愛澄 | あずみ | love + lucidity | 28 |
| 東実 | あずみ | east + reality | 16 |
| 安海 | あずみ | relax + sea | 15 |
| 東宮 | あずみ | east + Shinto shrine | 18 |
| 東美 | あずみ | east + beauty | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Azumi
Azumi in different scripts
| Romaji | Azumi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あずみ |
| Katakana | アズミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 安曇 |
Full name examples
- Azumi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城安曇, ゆうき あずみ)
- Azumi Kono (Japanese order: 河野安曇, こうの あずみ)
- Azumi Maki (Japanese order: 牧安曇, まき あずみ)
How to pronounce Azumi
Break it into 3 parts: a · zu · mi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written あずみ.
Questions about Azumi
What does Azumi mean in Japanese?
Azumi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 安曇, combines these meanings: relax + cloudy weather. Other spellings include 愛澄 (love + lucidity), 東実 (east + reality), 安海 (relax + sea).
How do you write Azumi in kanji?
The most common way is 安曇 (あずみ). It can also be written 愛澄, 東実, 安海, 東宮, 東美.
How do you write Azumi in katakana?
Azumi is アズミ in katakana and あずみ in hiragana.
Is Azumi a boy or girl name?
Azumi is mostly used for girls.
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