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Isami 勇 – Japanese girl given name
Isami (勇) is read いさみ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 勇, the characters mean: courage. This reading can be written with at least 90 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 18 strokes in total.
About the name Isami
Isami (勇) means courage. The Shinsengumi leader Kondo Isami carried the name.
How to write Isami in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 勇 | いさみ | courage | 9 |
| 勇美 | いさみ | courage + beauty | 18 |
| 来美 | いさみ | come + beauty | 16 |
| 武美 | いさみ | warrior + beauty | 17 |
| 功実 | いさみ | achievement + reality | 13 |
| 功美 | いさみ | achievement + beauty | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Isami
Isami in different scripts
| Romaji | Isami |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いさみ |
| Katakana | イサミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 勇 |
Full name examples
- Isami Yuki (Japanese order: 結城勇, ゆうき いさみ)
- Isami Kono (Japanese order: 河野勇, こうの いさみ)
- Isami Maki (Japanese order: 牧勇, まき いさみ)
How to pronounce Isami
Break it into 3 parts: i · sa · 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 いさみ.
Questions about Isami
What does Isami mean in Japanese?
Isami has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 勇, combines these meanings: courage. Other spellings include 勇美 (courage + beauty), 来美 (come + beauty), 武美 (warrior + beauty).
How do you write Isami in kanji?
The most common way is 勇 (いさみ). It can also be written 勇美, 来美, 武美, 功実, 功美.
How do you write Isami in katakana?
Isami is イサミ in katakana and いさみ in hiragana.
Is Isami a boy or girl name?
Isami is mostly used for girls.
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