Takafumi

Takafumi is a masculine Japanese given name. The meaning of Takafumi depends on the kanji used to write it; common elements include 貴 or 高 meaning "noble" or "high," and 文 meaning "literature" or "text," producing possible interpretations such as "noble literature" or "high text." Because many kanji combinations are possible, the name can carry different nuances. In contemporary Japan, Takafumi is a standard given name and is used across various regions and generations.

Notable people with the given name include Takafumi Horie (堀江 貴文), a Japanese entrepreneur who founded the internet company Livedoor and has been a prominent public figure in business and media.

The name is also used in fiction and has appeared in various media as a typical male character name in Japan. As with many Japanese names, the exact meaning depends on the chosen kanji, and variants exist for the same pronunciation.