Yoshifumi
Meaningoften good and literary · Japanese
Yoshifumi is a Japanese boy name often meaning “good and literary”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Yoshifumi would score 20 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4). A high-scoring name!
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Yoshifumi
Yoshifumi is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often good and literary”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Yoshifumi at school.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese boy names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Rio · river
- Unisex name: Akari · light, brightness
- Boy name: Kenzo · often healthy third son
- Boy name: Kenji · often strong second son
- Unisex name: Ren · often lotus
- Unisex name: Zen · meditation
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
Questions about the name Yoshifumi
What does the name Yoshifumi mean?
Yoshifumi means “often good and literary” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Fumiaki (“often literary brightness”), Fumihiro (“often literary and broad”), Fumio (“often literary man”) and Fumito (“often literary person”).
What is the origin of the name Yoshifumi?
Yoshifumi is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Yoshifumi a boy or girl name?
Yoshifumi is a boy name.
What names are similar to Yoshifumi?
If you like Yoshifumi, you might also like Fumiaki, Fumihiro, Fumio and Fumito.
What should I know before naming my baby Yoshifumi?
Yoshifumi is a Japanese boy name often meaning “good and literary”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.