, meaning "

spring Spring(s) may refer to: Common uses * Spring (season), a season of the year * Spring (device), a mechanical device that stores energy * Spring (hydrology), a natural source of water * Spring (mathematics), a geometric surface in the shape of a ...

" or "fountain", is a Japanese given name and surname. While a

unisex name A unisex name (also known as an epicene name, a gender-neutral name or an androgynous name) is a given name that is not gender-specific. Unisex names are common in the English-speaking world, especially in the United States. By contrast, some c ...

, it is more commonly used by women. It can alternately be written as , , , or . People with the name include:

As given name

* , actress * , stage name Minami Takayama, voice actress and singer *, Japanese actress *, Japanese sprint canoeist * , Tibetologist * , actress * , Japanese swimmer * , manga artist * , pianist * , manga artist * , actress and singer * , professional Go player * , former football player * , real name Kazuya Terashima, manga artist * , model and tarento * , real name Motohisa Yamawaki, Kyōgen actor * , founder member of the Japanese band Aion * Izumi Nakadai (born 1988), member of Bon-Bon Blanco * ,

United Nations The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization whose stated purposes are to maintain international peace and international security, security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and be ...

official * , real name Sachiko Kamachi, singer * , real name Keiko Ishida, actress * , American anthropologist * , Japanese novelist and actor * , health scientist, founder of the Tabata protocol * , manga artist and illustrator * , manga artist * , actress * , football player *, Japanese politician * , singer and actress * , princess during the

Asuka period The was a period in the history of Japan lasting from 538 to 710 (or 592 to 645), although its beginning could be said to overlap with the preceding Kofun period. The Yamato polity evolved greatly during the Asuka period, which is named after t ...

and

Nara period The of the history of Japan covers the years from CE 710 to 794. Empress Genmei established the capital of Heijō-kyō (present-day Nara). Except for a five-year period (740–745), when the capital was briefly moved again, it remained the cap ...

As surname

* , Japanese-born Indian footballer * Bob Izumi, (born 1958), Canadian angler * ,

Judoka is an unarmed modern Japanese martial art, Olympic sport (since 1964), and the most prominent form of jacket wrestling competed internationally.『日本大百科全書』電子版【柔道】(CD-ROM version of Encyclopedia Nipponica, "Judo"). ...

and mixed martial artist * , former long-distance runner * , manga artist * , Japanese baseball player * , author *

Masaki Izumi is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 8-dan. Early life Izumi was born on January 11, 1961, in Nerima, Tokyo. He entered the Japan Shogi Association's apprentice school under the guidance of shogi professional at the rank of 6-kyū ...

, Japanese shogi player * , actor * , football player * , real name Sayo Takemoto (née Eguchi), actress and singer * , fashion model and gravure idol * , football player * , previously verified by Guinness to be the oldest man ever, but whose case is now disputed2012 edition, p.86, * , mid

Heian period The is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. It followed the Nara period, beginning when the 50th emperor, Emperor Kanmu, moved the capital of Japan to Heian-kyō (modern Kyoto). means "peace" in Japanese. ...

poet, member of the

Thirty-Six Immortals of Poetry The are a group of Japanese poets of the Asuka, Nara, and Heian periods selected by Fujiwara no Kintō as exemplars of Japanese poetic ability. The oldest surviving collection of the 36 poets' works is ''Nishi Honganji Sanju-rokunin Kashu'' ...

* Sayoko Izumi (泉, born 1988), singer-songwriter *, Japanese painter and printmaker * , actor * , politician * , actor * , actor * , football player * , archaeologist * , Supreme Court of Japan member

Fictional characters

Characters with the given name

* Izumi, the current Fire Lord of the

Fire Nation ''Avatar: The Last Airbender'' (abbreviated as ''ATLA''), also known as ''Avatar: The Legend of Aang'' in some regions or simply ''Avatar'', is an American anime-influenced animated television series created by Michael Dante DiMartino and ...

who ascended to the throne after her father Fire Lord

Zuko Prince (later Fire Lord) Zuko (), also known as the Blue Spirit, is a fictional character in Nickelodeon's animated television series ''Avatar: The Last Airbender''. Created by Eric Coleman and designed by series creators Michael Dante DiMartino ...

abdicated, she is a character from the avatar the last airbender franchise and debuted in ''

The Legend of Korra ''The Legend of Korra'' (abbreviated as TLOK), also known as ''Avatar: The Legend of Korra'' or simply ''Korra'', is an American anime-influenced animated television series created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko for Nickelode ...

'' *Izumi (Shelly), a member of

Team Aqua A team is a group of individuals (human or non-human) working together to achieve their goal. As defined by Professor Leigh Thompson of the Kellogg School of Management, " team is a group of people who are interdependent with respect to infor ...

in the ''Pokémon'' anime *Izumi, a character from anime

Parasol Henbe An umbrella or parasol is a folding canopy supported by wooden or metal ribs that is usually mounted on a wooden, metal, or plastic pole. It is designed to protect a person against rain or sunlight. The term ''umbrella'' is traditionally use ...

*Izumi Akazawa, a character in '' Another'' *Izumi Curtis, a character in '' Fullmetal Alchemist'' *Izumi Chiba, a character in ''

Natsunagu! is an original Japanese anime television series commissioned by the Kumamoto Prefectural Government to promote the prefecture's recovery effort from the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes. It was released beginning January 9, 2020 on RKK TV, and on v ...

'' *Himuro Izumi, a character in '' Princess Nine'' *Izumi Izosaki, a character in '' I"s'' *Izumi Kanai, a character in '' Battle Royale'' *Izumi Uchiha, character in ''NARUTO SHIPPUDEN'' *Doll Izumi, a character in '' Super Doll Licca-chan'' *Izumi Miyamura, main character in '' Horimiya'' *Izumi Yukitaka, a character in '' Haikyuu!!'' *Izumi Nase, a character in ''

Kyoukai no Kanata is a Japanese light novel series written by Nagomu Torii, with illustrations by Tomoyo Kamoi. The work won an honorable mention in the Kyoto Animation Award competition in 2011. Kyoto Animation has published three volumes since June 2012. ...

'' *Izumi Maki, a character in ''

Soar High! Isami is an anime series made by Group TAC and directed by Gisaburō Sugii. The anime is based on '' The Hakkenden'' but is set in the future. The anime was broadcast on NHK between April 8, 1995 and March 30, 1996. It was licensed by Hirameki Int ...

'' *Izumi Orimoto (Zoe Orimoto in all English dubs), a character in ''

Digimon Frontier , is the fourth anime television series in the ''Digimon'' franchise, produced by Toei Animation. Unlike the previous series, the main characters can merge with ancient spirits known as "Legendary Warriors" to become Digimon themselves. The ...

'' *Izumi Sakurai, a character from the anime and manga series '' Nichijou'' *Izumi Segawa, a character in '' Hayate the Combat Butler'' * , a character in ''

Full Moon o Sagashite is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Arina Tanemura. The manga was serialized in Shueisha's ''shōjo'' manga magazine '' Ribon'' from January 2002 to June 2004 and collected in seven ''tankōbon'' volumes. The series wa ...

'' * , a character in '' Hanazakari no Kimitachi e'' * , a character in ''

He Is My Master is a Japanese manga series written by Mattsuu and illustrated by Asu Tsubaki, a formerly married couple. It originally ran in '' Monthly Shōnen Gangan'' from February 2002 to February 2007. It was adapted into an anime television series by G ...

'' * , a character in ''

Love Stage!! is a Japanese ''yaoi'' manga series written by Eiki Eiki and illustrated by Taishi Zaō. It began serialization in the July 2010 issue of Kadokawa Shoten's ''Asuka Ciel'' magazine. The manga is licensed in North America by SuBLime. A spin ...

'' *Izumi Shimomura, A Character In "

Ajin is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Gamon Sakurai. It was serialized in Kodansha's ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Good! Afternoon'' from July 2012 to February 2021 and was collected into seventeen volumes. In North Ameri ...

" *Izumi Toraishi, a character in ''

Star-Myu , with subtitle is a Japanese original anime television series produced by C-Station and NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan. It aired in Japan starting from 5 October 2015 to 16 September 2019. It has generated 3 anime seasons, 2 OVAs, a stag ...

'' *Izumi Kyouka, A character in '' Bungo Stray Dogs'' *Izumi Sena, A character in ''

Ensemble Stars! is a Japanese game franchise developed by Cacalia Studio and published by Happy Elements K.K., the Japanese division of the Chinese company Happy Elements. It is a spin-off of the 2012 game ''Ensemble Girls!'' It was first released as a lif ...

Characters with the surname

* , the protagonist of the series ''

Parasyte is a Japanese science fiction horror manga series written and illustrated by Hitoshi Iwaaki and published in Kodansha's ''Morning Open Zōkan'' and ''Monthly Afternoon'' magazine from 1988 to 1995. The manga was published in North Ame ...

'' * , protagonist of ''Lucky Star'' *Kota Izumi, a character in ''

My Hero Academia is a Japanese superhero manga series written and illustrated by Kōhei Horikoshi. It has been serialized in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' since July 2014, with its chapters additionally collected into ...

'' *Koushiro "Izzy" Izumi, a character in ''

Digimon Adventure , known as ''Digimon: Digital Monsters'' in English-speaking territories, is a 1999 Japanese anime television series produced by Toei Animation in cooperation with WiZ, Bandai and Fuji Television. It is the first anime series in the ''D ...

'' *Shion Izumi, a character in '' Gantz'' *Ako Izumi, a character in ''

Negima! Magister Negi Magi ''Negima! Magister Negi Magi'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Ken Akamatsu. It was serialized in Kodansha's ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' from February 2003 to March 2012, with its chapters co ...

'' *Kaori Izumi, a character in '' Best Student Council'' *Hina Izumi, a character in '' Kamen Rider OOO'' *Gaku Izumi, a character in ''

Flunk Punk Rumble ''Flunk Punk Rumble'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Miki Yoshikawa. The series began as a three-part short story that was later developed into a full series and serialized in Kodansha's ''Weekl ...

'' *Ken Izumi, the protagonist of the toon ''

Chargeman Ken! is a science fiction anime series created by Tetsuji Suzukawa and Eiji Tanaka and animated by Knack Productions (now ICHI Corporation). It was directed by Noboru Miura and written by Masaaki Wakuda, Toyohiro Andō and Yoshio Tamado, with the ...

'' *Kagura Izumi, one of the protagonists of the '' Ressha Sentai ToQger'' *Mitsuki Izumi and Iori Izumi, the members of Idolish7 in ''

Idolish7 is a Japanese rhythm game developed and published by Bandai Namco Online with music collaboration by Lantis for Android and iOS platforms, which first released in Japan on August 20, 2015. The project features character design by Arina ...

'' *Sagiri Izumi, the protagonist of

Eromanga Sensei is a Japanese light novel series written by Tsukasa Fushimi and illustrated by Hiro Kanzaki. ASCII Media Works has published thirteen volumes in the series under its Dengeki Bunko imprint from December 2013 to August 2022. A manga adaptat ...

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