Izumi

Izumi (泉) is a gender-neutral first name from Japan that can be directly translated as "the source" or "the well" into German. Among the well-known personalities with this name are actress Izumi Inamori and writer Izumi Kyōka († 1939).

What does the name Izumi mean?

Izumi (泉) is a gender-neutral first name of Japanese origin, translated as "the source" or "the well." Notable bearers include actress Izumi Inamori and writer Izumi Kyōka († 1939).

Where does the name Izumi come from?

The name Izumi is suitable for both women and men and originates from Japanese, where it carries the meaning "the source" or "the well." The Japanese

How do you pronounce Izumi?

Izumi is pronounced like 'Ih-zumi'.

Popularity

In Germany, Izumi is a rather rare first name. In 2017, it ranked 3,952nd among the most common female baby names. Its highest position was reached in 2012 with the 3,656th rank. In the last ten years, Izumi has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,864th.

Nicknames & pet names

Izu / Zumi

Famous people

• Izumi Aki (Japanese actress)
• Izumi Inamori (Japanese actress)
• Izumi Kitta (actor from Japan)
• Izumi Kurtis (character from 'Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood')
• Izumi Maki (long-distance runner from Japan)
• Izumi Orimoto (anime character from Digimon Frontier)
• Izumi Pinko (Japanese actress)
• Izumi Rio (manga character from Fullmoon wo Sagashite)
• Izumi Sakai (British singer)
• Izumi Sakurai (character from Nichijou)
• Izumi Sena (manga character from Love Stage)
• Izumi Shima (Japanese actress)
• Izumi Shimada (archaeologist from Japan)
• Izumi Takemoto (illustrator from Japan)
• Izumi Tateno (Japanese pianist)
• Izumi Yamada (Japanese ski jumper)
• Izumi Yamaoka (Japanese long-distance runner)
• Izumi Yokokawa (Japanese football player)
• Izumi Yukimura (Japanese singer)