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Izumi

Izumi (name) means a Japanese given name (used for both men and women) and surname, meaning "spring" or "fountain.". Example: “Izumi works as a translator in Osaka.”

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A Japanese given name (used for both men and women) and surname, meaning "spring" or "fountain."

"Izumi works as a translator in Osaka."

How to use Izumi

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Japanese name meaning "spring/fountain," used for both given names and surnames.

Word forms

Izumis plural

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Etymology

From Japanese izumi, meaning "spring" or "fountain."

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for Izumi

yumi sumi Rumi Ayumi Megumi Mayumi Kazumi Kasumi Harumi Koizumi Tatsumi Natsumi

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Izumi” mean?

The word “Izumi” means a Japanese given name (used for both men and women) and surname, meaning "spring" or "fountain.". In plain terms, a Japanese name meaning "spring/fountain," used for both given names and surnames.

How do you use “Izumi” in a sentence?

Here is “Izumi” used in a sentence: “Izumi works as a translator in Osaka.”

What part of speech is “Izumi”?

“Izumi” is a name.

Where does the word “Izumi” come from?

The word “Izumi” comes from Japanese. From Japanese izumi, meaning "spring" or "fountain.".

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