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Ikumi 郁美 – Japanese girl given name
Ikumi (郁美) is read いくみ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 郁美, the characters mean: cultural progress + beauty. This reading can be written with at least 143 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 18 strokes in total.
About the name Ikumi
Ikumi (郁美 or 育美) means fragrant beauty or nurtured beauty.
How to write Ikumi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 郁美 | いくみ | cultural progress + beauty | 18 |
| 育美 | いくみ | bring up + beauty | 17 |
| 生生 | いくみ | life + life | 10 |
| 行実 | いくみ | going + reality | 14 |
| 生実 | いくみ | life + reality | 13 |
| 生海 | いくみ | life + sea | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ikumi
Ikumi in different scripts
| Romaji | Ikumi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いくみ |
| Katakana | イクミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 郁美 |
Full name examples
- Ikumi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城郁美, ゆうき いくみ)
- Ikumi Kono (Japanese order: 河野郁美, こうの いくみ)
- Ikumi Maki (Japanese order: 牧郁美, まき いくみ)
How to pronounce Ikumi
Break it into 3 parts: i · ku · 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 いくみ.
Questions about Ikumi
What does Ikumi mean in Japanese?
Ikumi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 郁美, combines these meanings: cultural progress + beauty. Other spellings include 育美 (bring up + beauty), 生生 (life + life), 行実 (going + reality).
How do you write Ikumi in kanji?
The most common way is 郁美 (いくみ). It can also be written 育美, 生生, 行実, 生実, 生海.
How do you write Ikumi in katakana?
Ikumi is イクミ in katakana and いくみ in hiragana.
Is Ikumi a boy or girl name?
Ikumi is mostly used for girls.
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