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Isamu 伊武 – Japanese unisex given name

Isamu (伊武) is read いさむ and has 3 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 伊武, the characters mean: Italy + warrior. This reading can be written with at least 27 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 23 strokes in total.

About the name Isamu

Isamu (勇) means courage. It is a classic name for boys.

How to write Isamu in Japanese

Kanji	Reading	Literal meaning	Strokes
伊武	いさむ	Italy + warrior	14
功武	いさむ	achievement + warrior	13
勇海	いさむ	courage + sea	18
勇夫	いさむ	courage + husband	13
勲武	いさむ	meritorious deed + warrior	23
伊三武	いさむ	Italy + three + warrior	17

Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.

The kanji in Isamu

伊

Italy, that one

6 strokes, an approved name kanji

On: イ Kun: かれ

武

warrior, military, chivalry, arms

8 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 5

On: ブ、ム Kun: たけ

功

achievement, merits, success, honor

5 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 4

On: コウ、ク Kun: いさお

勇

courage, cheer up, be in high spirits, bravery

9 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 4

On: ユウ Kun: いさ

海

sea, ocean

9 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2

On: カイ Kun: うみ

Isamu in different scripts

Romaji	Isamu
Hiragana	いさむ
Katakana	イサム
Kanji (most common)	伊武

Full name examples

Isamu Yuki (Japanese order: 結城伊武, ゆうきいさむ)
Isamu Kono (Japanese order: 河野伊武, こうのいさむ)
Isamu Maki (Japanese order: 牧伊武, まきいさむ)

How to pronounce Isamu

Break it into 3 parts: i · sa · mu. 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 いさむ.

Questions about Isamu

What does Isamu mean in Japanese?

Isamu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 伊武, combines these meanings: Italy + warrior. Other spellings include 功武 (achievement + warrior), 勇海 (courage + sea), 勇夫 (courage + husband).

How do you write Isamu in kanji?

The most common way is 伊武 (いさむ). It can also be written 功武, 勇海, 勇夫, 勲武, 伊三武.

How do you write Isamu in katakana?

Isamu is イサム in katakana and いさむ in hiragana.

Is Isamu a boy or girl name?

Isamu is used for both boys and girls.

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