Fujin

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Pronounced FOO-jin /ˈfu.dʒin/Medium

Meaning: From the Japanese Fujin, 'wind god' (fu, 'wind', + jin, 'god/deity'); the Shinto god of the wind, who carries his great bag of winds; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: Wind god: Fujin is the Japanese god of the wind. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'FOO-jin'). We note the god.

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MeaningFrom the Japanese Fujin, 'wind god' (fu, 'wind', + jin, 'god/deity'); the Shinto god of the wind, who carries his great bag of winds; we note the god

History & Origin

Fujin comes from the Japanese Fujin, 'wind god' (fu, 'wind', + jin, 'god'); the Shinto god of the wind (we note the god). A bold, classic name (said 'FOO-jin').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, wind-god at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Fujin is 'wind god' in Japanese (fu, 'wind', + jin, 'god') — the Shinto god of the wind, who carries his great bag of winds — a bold, storied name (we note the god; said 'FOO-jin').

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References — Fujin — Japanese mythology; god

Variations

FutenFujin-sama

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fujin mean?

Fujin is Japanese for 'wind god' (fu + jin); the Shinto god of the wind. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Fujin?

It's said FOO-jin /ˈfu.dʒin/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Fujin a boy or girl name?

Fujin is a boy's name.

How popular is Fujin?

Fujin is a very rare name in the U.S.