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Izanagi

♂ Boy

Pronounced ee-zah-NAH-ghee /ˌi.zɑˈnɑ.ɡi/Medium

Meaning: From the Japanese Izanagi, traditionally 'he who invites'; the Shinto creator-god who, with Izanami, formed the islands of Japan; routes uncertain; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: He who invites: Izanagi is the Japanese creator-god. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ee-zah-NAH-ghee'). We note the god.
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Origin LowJapanese
MeaningFrom the Japanese Izanagi, traditionally 'he who invites'; the Shinto creator-god who, with Izanami, formed the islands of Japan; routes uncertain; we note the god

History & Origin

Izanagi comes from the Japanese Izanagi, traditionally 'he who invites'; the Shinto creator-god who formed the islands of Japan (routes uncertain, which we note the god). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ee-zah-NAH-ghee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, he-who-invites at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Izanagi is traditionally 'he who invites' in Japanese — the Shinto creator-god who, with Izanami, formed the islands of Japan — a lyrical, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the god; said 'ee-zah-NAH-ghee').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Izanagi — Japanese mythology; god; routes uncertain

Variations

Izanagi-no-Mikoto

Nicknames

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If you like Izanagi…

Izanami— his wife and fellow creator
Inari— a companion Shinto deity
Nagi— shares Izanagi's Japanese roots
Susanoo— a fellow Japanese choice
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Izanagi mean?

Izanagi is Japanese, traditionally 'he who invites'; the Shinto creator-god who formed the islands of Japan. The routes are uncertain. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Izanagi?

It's said ee-zah-NAH-ghee /ˌi.zɑˈnɑ.ɡi/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Izanagi a boy or girl name?

Izanagi is a boy's name.

How popular is Izanagi?

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

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