Kazumi

Kazumi is a Japanese given name used for people in Japan and among Japanese communities abroad. It is a unisex name, though individual kanji representations can influence gender associations.

The meaning of Kazumi varies with the kanji characters used. The suffix -mi typically conveys beauty, and the name commonly carries themes such as harmony, beauty, peace, or virtue. It can be written in multiple kanji combinations or in kana, so its exact meaning depends on the characters chosen.

In Japanese culture, Kazumi is a name chosen by families seeking a combination of aesthetic appeal and positive connotations. It has appeared in modern media, including literature, anime, and video games.

Notable uses: There are real individuals with the given name Kazumi across fields such as entertainment and sports, and it also appears in fiction. A well-known fictional bearer is Kazumi Mishima, a character in the Tekken fighting game series, who is the wife of Heihachi Mishima and the mother of Kazuya Mishima.