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Fumiko

Female

« Fumiko is a traditional Japanese female given name with two meanings: "beautiful child" or "fruitful, blessed child". »

#9100 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Fumiko is a female Japanese given name. The name has two possible meanings depending on the characters used to write it. The first meaning of Fumiko is "beautiful child." This interpretation uses the characters "fumi" which means "beautiful" and "ko" which means "child." The second meaning of Fumiko is "fruitful, blessed child." In this case, the character "fu" is used instead of "fumi," which has the meaning of "abundant" or "fruitful." This interpretation also uses the characters "mi" and "ko" to represent "beautiful child." The name Fumiko first gained popularity in Japan during the late Meiji period (1868-1912). It was often given to girls born into families of higher social standing. Today, Fumiko remains a popular name in Japan, although it is less common than it was in the past. Overall, the name Fumiko has a rich history and meaning, reflecting the beauty and blessing that parents hoped for their daughters throughout different periods in Japanese culture.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Fumiko since 1880

Total births
721
Total since 1880
Peak year
1923
60 births
in 1986
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years