Yumi
Yumi is a girls' name of Japanese origin meaning “beauty, archery bow, reason.” Yumi can mean beauty, a bow used in kyudo (Japanese archery), or abundant reason, depending on kanji.
how do you pronounce Yumi?
YOO-mee
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what does Yumi mean?
The name Yumi means “beauty, archery bow, reason.” It comes from the Japanese language tradition.
Yumi can mean beauty, a bow used in kyudo (Japanese archery), or abundant reason, depending on kanji. The archery bow connection links the name to kyudo's meditative discipline, where the act of drawing the bow is a form of spiritual practice.
who are famous people named Yumi?
- Yumi Matsutoya (iconic Japanese pop singer-songwriter)
- Yumi Stynes (Australian-Japanese media personality)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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