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Fumio 文夫 – Japanese unisex given name
Fumio (文夫) is read ふみお and has 3 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 文夫, the characters mean: sentence + husband. This reading can be written with at least 78 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 17 strokes in total.
About the name Fumio
Fumio (文夫 or 史雄) means culture man or history hero, a traditional male name.
How to write Fumio in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 文夫 | ふみお | sentence + husband | 8 |
| 史雄 | ふみお | history + masculine | 17 |
| 文雄 | ふみお | sentence + masculine | 16 |
| 文生 | ふみお | sentence + life | 9 |
| 二男 | ふみお | two + male | 9 |
| 文思 | ふみお | sentence + think | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Fumio
Fumio in different scripts
| Romaji | Fumio |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ふみお |
| Katakana | フミオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 文夫 |
Full name examples
- Fumio Yuki (Japanese order: 結城文夫, ゆうき ふみお)
- Fumio Kono (Japanese order: 河野文夫, こうの ふみお)
- Fumio Maki (Japanese order: 牧文夫, まき ふみお)
How to pronounce Fumio
Break it into 2 parts: fu · mio. 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 ふみお.
Questions about Fumio
What does Fumio mean in Japanese?
Fumio has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 文夫, combines these meanings: sentence + husband. Other spellings include 史雄 (history + masculine), 文雄 (sentence + masculine), 文生 (sentence + life).
How do you write Fumio in kanji?
The most common way is 文夫 (ふみお). It can also be written 史雄, 文雄, 文生, 二男, 文思.
How do you write Fumio in katakana?
Fumio is フミオ in katakana and ふみお in hiragana.
Is Fumio a boy or girl name?
Fumio is used for both boys and girls.
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