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.
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how do you pronounce Yumi?
YOO-mee
where does the name Yumi come from?
In Japanese, yumi (弓) is the word for a bow, the tall asymmetrical bow of kyūdō, Japanese archery; as a name Yumi is also often written 由美 or 優美, ending in mi, beauty.
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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what names go well with Yumi?
Sibling names that share Yumi's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Yumi
What does the name Yumi mean?
Yumi means “beauty, archery bow, reason”.
What is the origin of the name Yumi?
Yumi comes from the Japanese naming tradition.
How popular is the name Yumi?
Yumi has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Yumi a boy or girl name?
Yumi is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Yumi?
Yumi is pronounced YOO-mee, with 2 syllables.
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