Mayumi

Mayumi is a Japanese girl's name, meaning 'true bow'. This derivation comes from the Japanese word ma (真), meaning 'truth, reality, authenticity', and yumi (弓), meaning 'bow'. However, there are also other possible kanji combinations and meanings.

What does the name Mayumi mean?

The name Mayumi, which is widely used in Japan, carries the meaning 'true bow'. This derivation comes from the Japanese characters ma (真) for 'truth, reality, authenticity' and yumi (弓) for 'bow'. In the Philippines, the name is also found and means 'the delicate one', derived from the Tagalog word mayumì, which means 'delicate'.

Where does the name Mayumi come from?

Mayumi is a female name with roots in Japanese and Tagalog. The meanings are 'true bow' or 'the delicate one'. The Japanese

How do you pronounce Mayumi?

The pronunciation of Mayumi is three syllables and fluid. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Ma-YU-mi' [maˈjuːmi], with the emphasis on the middle syllable, giving it a bright sound. The vowel sequence creates a melodic movement, and the ending '-mi' sounds bright and friendly. Mayumi thus radiates a harmonious and modern aura that is light, melodic, and characterized by a gentle presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Mayumi is a highly sought-after name. Currently, it ranks 2,107th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2013 at 2,008th. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 90 times, placing it at 2,657th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,881st.

Nicknames & pet names

Yumchen / Yumi

Famous people

• Mayumi Aoki (Japanese swimmer)
• Mayumi Asaka (actress from Japan)
• Mayumi Gojo (singer from Japan)
• Mayumi Hirase (Indian golfer)
• Mayumi Ichikawa (long-distance runner from Japan)
• Mayumi Iizuka (voice actress from Japan)
• Mayumi Inaba (writer from Japan)
• Mayumi Kameda (Japanese musician)
• Mayumi Miyata (Japanese musician)
• Mayumi Morinaga (Japanese singer)
• Mayumi Muroyama (Japanese artist)
• Mayumi Narita (Japanese swimmer)
• Mayumi Ogawa (Japanese actress)
• Mayumi Ono (hockey player)
• Mayumi Raheem (Sri Lankan swimmer)
• Mayumi Roller (American sailor)
• Mayumi Sako (Japanese actress)
• Mayumi Seiler (Japanese violinist)
• Mayumi Shintani (actress from Japan)
• Mayumi Sho (actress from Japan)