Isamu
ee-SAH-moo
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
Japanese
Total Births
562
Peak Year
#40 in 1922
First Recorded
1912
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A Japanese name meaning 'courage' or 'brave'. It is often associated with strength and valor.
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Isamu Noguchi
Influential Japanese-American artist and sculptor
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