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Name
Hitomi
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
3

The first name Hitomi originates from Japan and is literally translated from the Japanese hitomi (瞳) as "the eye." Additionally, it can also be interpreted as "the kind-hearted beauty," where hito (仁) stands for "benevolence, kindness" and mi (美) for "beautiful, beauty." However, there are numerous other combinations of kanji that can evoke different meanings.

What does the name Hitomi mean?

Hitomi is a female first name from Japan, whose meaning literally translates to "the eye." Additionally, it can also be interpreted as "the kind-hearted beauty," which derives from the elements hito (仁) for "benevolence, kindness" and mi (美) for "beautiful, beauty." The name is quite common in Japan. Notable bearers include singer Hitomi Honda and actress and singer Hitomi Nabatame.

Where does the name Hitomi come from?

The name Hitomi is a Japanese first name that carries the meanings "the eye" or "the kind-hearted beauty." The

How do you pronounce Hitomi?

Hitomi is pronounced approximately as 'Hi-to-mi.'

Popularity

In Germany, Hitomi is a rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common female first names. Hitomi achieved its best ranking in 2007 at 1,198th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,410th.

Nicknames & pet names

Tom / Tomi

Famous people

  • Hitomi Aizawa (Japanese actress)
  • Hitomi Harada (Japanese actress)
  • Hitomi Hayasaka (actress from Japan)
  • Hitomi Honda (singer)
  • Hitomi Kamanaka (Japanese film director)
  • Hitomi Kanehara (writer)
  • Hitomi Kaneko (Japanese composer)
  • Hitomi Kashima (swimmer from Serbia)
  • Hitomi Katayama (Japanese actress)
  • Hitomi Kudo (actress from Japan)
  • Hitomi Kurihara (Japanese actress)
  • Hitomi Kuroki (actress)
  • Hitomi Mieno (singer from Japan)
  • Hitomi Mizukura (road cyclist from Japan)
  • Hitomi Nabatame (Japanese actress)
  • Hitomi Nakamichi (volleyball player from Japan)
  • Hitomi Niiya (Japanese long-distance runner)
  • Hitomi Obara (Japanese wrestler)
  • Hitomi Oka (American badminton player)
  • Hitomi Sato (actress from Japan)

Frequently asked questions about the name Hitomi

What is the origin of the name Hitomi?

Hitomi is a Japanese first name composed of the kanji for 'eye' (瞳) and 'benevolence' (仁) as well as 'beauty' (美).

What does the name Hitomi mean?

The meaning of Hitomi can be literally translated as 'the eye.' Additionally, it is often interpreted as 'the kind-hearted beauty.'

How popular is the name Hitomi?

In Japan, Hitomi is a widely used name, appreciated for both its melodic beauty and its positive meaning.

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