What Does the Name Yumi Mean
The name Yumi comes from Japanese roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Yumi below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Yumi Name Meaning
JapaneseFrom Japanese 弓 (yumi) meaning "archery bow". It can also come from 由 (yu) meaning "reason, cause", 友 (yu) meaning "friend" or a nanori reading of 弓 (yu) meaning "archery bow" combined with 美 (mi) meaning...
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