Find out how popular the first name Fumiko has been for the last 13 years (from 1974 to 1986) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Fumiko by gender

Based on the last 13 years of data, Fumiko is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1986, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Fumiko.

The history of the first name Fumiko

Fumiko is a feminine Japanese given name. The name originates from the Japanese language and is a combination of two words: "fu" meaning wealth or fortune, and "mi" meaning beautiful. Together, the name can be interpreted as "beautiful fortune" or "beautiful wealth."

The name Fumiko has been in use for several centuries in Japan, with its earliest recorded examples dating back to the Heian period (794-1185 CE). During this time, Japan experienced a cultural renaissance, and many Japanese names emerged that reflected the aesthetic and poetic sensibilities of the era.

In ancient Japanese literature, Fumiko was often used as a poetic name or pseudonym for female writers and artists. One notable example is the 10th-century poet and lady-in-waiting, Fumiko no Naishi, who served at the imperial court and composed several waka poems that were included in the renowned anthology, Goshūi Wakashū.

Throughout history, there have been several prominent women who bore the name Fumiko. One of the earliest was Fumiko Kiyohara (1180-1252), a renowned Japanese Buddhist nun and poet who founded the Tōkoku-ji temple in Kyoto. Her poetry and teachings had a significant influence on the development of Zen Buddhism in Japan.

In the modern era, one of the most famous Fumikos was Fumiko Hayashi (1903-1951), a Japanese novelist and playwright. She was a pioneering figure in the early 20th-century Japanese feminist movement and her works explored themes of women's rights and social injustice.

Another notable Fumiko was Fumiko Enchi (1905-1986), a celebrated Japanese novelist and playwright. Her works often explored the intersection of traditional Japanese culture and modern sensibilities, and she is widely regarded as one of the most important female writers of the 20th century in Japan.

Fumiko Tanaka (1932-2019) was a Japanese martial artist and the founder of Shinto Muso-ryu, a style of Japanese swordsmanship. She was renowned for her skill and dedication to preserving traditional Japanese martial arts, and she trained numerous students throughout her lifetime.

Fumiko Hayashi (1957-), a Japanese businesswoman and entrepreneur, is the current chairwoman and CEO of Daiko Advertising Inc., one of the largest advertising agencies in Japan. She is recognized as a trailblazer in the Japanese corporate world and has been influential in promoting gender equality in the workplace.

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