Female Name
Emi
e̞.mi
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
beautiful
beauty
City Hunter characters
Corpse Party characters
Hamtaro characters
Idolmaster characters
isograms
kickboxers
Magical Girls
mixed martial artists
Writing Systems
えみJapanese Hiragana
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
81/100
modern80%
youthful120%
informal80%
natural65%
wholesome100%
delicate80%
refined120%
strange80%
simple80%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Emi (えみ, エミ, 絵美, 恵美) is a feminine Japanese given name, occasionally used as a surname. It is derived from Japanese kanji, where 恵 (e) means 'favour, benefit' or 絵 (e) means 'picture, painting', combined with 美 (mi) meaning 'beautiful'. Other kanji combinations are also possible, reflecting the name's versatility and cultural richness.
Etymology
Original Form:
Japanese kanji: 恵 (e) or 絵 (e) + 美 (mi)
Evolution:
The name has maintained its core meaning and structure over time, with variations in kanji combinations reflecting personal or familial preferences.
Source:
Japanese language and naming conventions