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Mayumi Pronunciation

Mayumi is pronounced mah-YOO-mee /mɑˈju.mi/Medium

Meaning: From Japanese ma, 'true', plus yumi, 'reason/beauty' (or 'longbow'); meaning depends on kanjiMedium

In 30 seconds: True and graceful: Mayumi joins Japanese ma, 'true', with yumi, 'reason/beauty' (or 'longbow'). Elegant, gentle, and meaningful.

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Origin MediumJapanese

MeaningFrom Japanese ma, 'true', plus yumi, 'reason/beauty' (or 'longbow'); meaning depends on kanji

U.S. rank (2024)#4337 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births33 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 655

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Mayumi comes from Japanese ma, 'true', plus yumi, 'reason, beauty' (or 'longbow') — the meaning depending on the kanji (which we note). An elegant, gentle Japanese name.

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese families. Rare, true-beauty at the root, and graceful.

Did you know? Mayumi joins ma ('true') with yumi ('reason, beauty', or 'archery bow') — the exact meaning shifts with the kanji, but it always reads graceful and true.

Overall data confidence 78%

Japanese references — Mayumi — kanji-dependent

Variations

Mayumie

Nicknames

MayuYumi

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Mayumi?

Mayumi is pronounced mah-YOO-mee (/mɑˈju.mi/). Press play above to hear Mayumi said aloud.

How do you say Mayumi?

Mayumi is said mah-YOO-mee (/mɑˈju.mi/). Press play above to hear Mayumi said aloud.

What does the name Mayumi mean?

Mayumi is Japanese for 'true reason/beauty' (or 'longbow'); the meaning depends on the kanji.

Is Mayumi a boy or girl name?

Mayumi is a girl's name.

How popular is Mayumi?

Mayumi is a rare name in the U.S.