Home

Izumi

Izumi is a Japanese name and toponym that appears in various contexts in Japan. The meaning of Izumi depends on the kanji used. The most common reading 泉 means “spring” or “fountain.” A toponymic form such as 和泉 can be interpreted as “harmonious spring” or “peaceful spring,” and these kanji combinations are used for place names as well as personal names. As a given name, Izumi is gender-neutral and widely used; as a surname, it appears in multiple families with different kanji spellings.

Historically, Izumi Province was a former province in the Kinai region of central Japan, aligning with parts

In contemporary use, Izumi functions as both a place name element and a personal name across Japan.

See also: disambiguation pages for Izumi and related readings such as Oizumi.

of
today’s
southern
Osaka
Prefecture.
The
province
contributed
to
the
region’s
political
and
cultural
development
during
the
early
and
classical
periods
of
Japanese
history.
The
name
continues
to
be
used
in
modern
geography,
appearing
in
several
municipalities
and
districts
that
incorporate
Izumi
as
part
of
their
names,
with
kanji
variations
that
reflect
local
history
and
geography.
It
is
found
in
communities
that
bear
the
reading
Izumi
in
their
official
names,
as
well
as
in
neighborhoods
and
districts
within
larger
cities.
The
name’s
versatility
and
literary
resonance
also
make
it
a
popular
choice
for
fictional
characters
in
manga,
anime,
and
literature.