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Izanami

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Pronounced ee-zah-NAH-mee /ˌi.zɑˈnɑ.mi/Medium

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

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

History & Origin

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

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

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

Variations

Izanami-no-Mikoto

Nicknames

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If you like Izanami…

Izanagi— her husband and fellow creator
Inari— a companion Shinto deity
Izumi— a fellow Japanese choice
Nami— shares Izanami's Japanese roots
Yumi— shares the -mi ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Izanami mean?

Izanami is Japanese, traditionally 'she who invites'; the Shinto creator-goddess who formed the islands of Japan. The routes are uncertain. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Izanami?

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

Is Izanami a boy or girl name?

Izanami is a girl's name.

How popular is Izanami?

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

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