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Nozomi
Pronounced noh-ZOH-mee /noʊˈzoʊ.mi/Medium
Meaning: From the Japanese Nozomi, 'hope; wish; desire' — a warm, aspirational name written with characters for hope. Used for girls.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Nozomi comes from the Japanese for 'hope; wish,' a warm and aspirational name for girls. It reads as bright and meaningful, rare in the U.S. and rooted in Japanese tradition (said 'noh-ZOH-mee').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Japanese families. Rare, hopeful, and warm.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Nozomi mean?
Nozomi is Japanese for 'hope; wish; desire' — a warm, aspirational name.
How do you pronounce Nozomi?
It's said noh-ZOH-mee /noʊˈzoʊ.mi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Nozomi a boy or girl name?
Nozomi is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Nozomi?
Nozomi is a rare name in the U.S.