, 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 he ...

" or "source of water", is a Japanese given name and surname. It is sometimes translated as "fountain" in reference to natural springs and should not be confused with architectural

fountains A fountain, from the Latin "fons" ( genitive "fontis"), meaning source or spring, is a decorative reservoir used for discharging water. It is also a structure that jets water into the air for a decorative or dramatic effect. Fountains were o ...

, which are called ''funsui'' (噴水) in Japanese. 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 co ...

, it is more commonly used by women. It can alternately be written as , , , or .

As given name

* , actress * , stage name Minami Takayama, voice actress and singer * , Japanese actress * , Japanese sprint canoeist * ,

Tibetologist Tibetology () refers to the study of things related to Tibet, including its history, religion, language, culture, politics and the collection of Tibetan articles of historical, cultural and religious significance. The last may mean a collection of ...

* , actress * , Japanese swimmer * , contemporary artist * , 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 is a form of traditional Japanese comic theater. It developed alongside '' Noh'', was performed along with ''Noh'' as an intermission of sorts between ''Noh'' acts on the same stage, and retains close links to ''Noh'' in the modern day; there ...

actor * , founder member of the Japanese band Aion * Izumi Nakadai (born 1988), member of

Bon-Bon Blanco Bon-Bon Blanco (sometimes B3 or B3) is a Japanese rock group during 2002–2009. The group used to belong to Columbia Music Entertainment, but has moved to Bouncy Records in 2006. Members Its members are: * Anna Santos (サントス・ア� ...

* ,

United Nations The United Nations (UN) is the Earth, global intergovernmental organization established by the signing of the Charter of the United Nations, UN Charter on 26 June 1945 with the stated purpose of maintaining international peace and internationa ...

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, although its beginning could be said to overlap with the preceding Kofun period. The Yamato period, Yamato polity evolved greatly during the Asuka period, which is named after the ...

and

Nara period The of the history of Japan covers the years from 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 capita ...

As surname

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

Judoka is an unarmed gendai budō, modern Japanese martial art, combat sport, 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 Encyc ...

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 and apprenticeship 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 ...

, 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 Kammu, moved the capital of Japan to Heian-kyō (modern Kyoto). means in Japanese. It is a ...

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 Kash ...

Sayoko Izumi is a Japanese singer-songwriter and actor from Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture. She was signed to King Records (Japan) until January, 2015. She debuted in 2013 with the single "Scramble". Career Sayoko Izumi was born in Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan, on O ...

(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'', also known as ''Avatar: The Legend of Aang'' in some regions, is an American animated series, animated fantasy television, fantasy Action fiction, action television series created by Michael Dante DiMartino a ...

, from '' Avatar: The Last Airbender'' *Izumi (Shelly), a member of Team Aqua in the ''Pokémon'' anime *Izumi, a character from anime '' Parasol Henbe'' *Izumi Akazawa, a character in ''

Another Another may refer to: * anOther or Another Magazine, a culture and fashion magazine * ''Another'' (novel), a Japanese horror novel ** ''Another'' (film), a Japanese 2012 live-action film based on the novel ** ''Another'' (TV series), a Japanese ...

'' *Izumi Curtis, a character in ''

Fullmetal Alchemist is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa. It was serialized in Square Enix's shōnen manga, manga anthology magazine ''Gangan Comics#Monthly Shōnen Gangan, Monthly Shōnen Gangan'' between July 2001 and June ...

'' *Izumi Chiba, a character in '' Natsunagu!'' *Himuro Izumi, a character in ''

Princess Nine ''Princess Nine'', known in Japan as , is a 26-episode Japanese anime television series and a three volume manga written and created by Kensei Date. Synopsis The series is about the trials of nine girls at the Kisaragi School for Girls who fo ...

'' *Izumi Izosaki, a character in '' I"s'' *Izumi Kanai, a character in '' Battle Royale'' *Izumi Uchiha, a character in ''

Naruto Shippuden ''Naruto'' is a Japanese anime television series based on Masashi Kishimoto's 1999–2014 manga series ''Naruto''. It follows Naruto Uzumaki, a young orphan ninja who seeks recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the l ...

'' *Doll Izumi, a character in ''

Super Doll Licca-chan is a Japanese anime television series based on the Licca-chan fashion doll, which ran on TV Tokyo in 1998–1999. Kodansha also serialized a manga based on the anime series in its monthly manga magazine ''Nakayoshi''. The story follows an o ...

'' *Izumi Miyamura, main character in ''

Horimiya is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiroki Adachi, under the pseudonym Hero. It was self-published as a webcomic on Hero's website, ''Dokkai Ahen'', from February 2007 to December 2011 in a four-panel format. The serie ...

'' *Izumi Yukitaka, a character in ''

Haikyuu!! is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Haruichi Furudate. It was serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from February 2012 to July 2020, with its chapters collected in 45 volumes. The story fo ...

'' *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'' *Izumi Miyama, a character in ''

Ultraman Leo is a Japanese ''tokusatsu'' television show and the sixth Ultraman show (or the seventh if ''Ultra Q'' is included) in the ''Ultra Series''. Produced by Tsuburaya Productions, ''Ultraman Leo'' was aired between April 12, 1974, and March 28, 1975, ...

'' *Izumi Moriyama, a character in ''

Ultraman Taro is the fifth entry (sixth overall) in the Ultra Series. Produced by Tsuburaya Productions, the series aired on Tokyo Broadcasting System from April 6, 1973, to April 5, 1974, with a total of 53 episodes. Plot Kotaro Higashi is a wanderer who jo ...

'' *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 the "Legendary Warriors" to become Digimon themselves. T ...

'' *Izumi Sakurai, a character from the anime and manga series ''

Nichijou is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Keiichi Arawi. The manga began serialization in the December 2006 issue of Kadokawa Shoten's manga magazine '' Shōnen Ace'', and was also serialized in '' Comptiq'' between the March ...

'' *Izumi Segawa, a character in ''

Hayate the Combat Butler is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kenjiro Hata. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' magazine from October 2004 to April 2017. Shogakukan released 52 volumes in Japan from February 2005 to ...

'' * , a character in ''

Full Moon o Sagashite is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Arina Tanemura. It was serialized in the manga magazine ''Ribon'' from January 2002 to June 2004 and collected in seven ''tankōbon'' volumes. The series was adapted into an anime tele ...

'' * , a character in ''

Hanazakari no Kimitachi e , also known by the abbreviation IkePara, is a Teen drama, teen Romantic comedy, romantic-comedy Japanese television drama planned by Hiroyuki Gotō for Fuji TV and Kyodo TV, based on Hana-Kimi, the ''shōjo'' manga series of the same title by ...

'' * , 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: Demi-Human'' *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 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 li ...

Characters with the surname

* , the protagonist of the series ''

Parasyte is a Japanese science fiction horror manga series written and illustrated by Hitoshi Iwaaki. It was published in Kodansha's ''Morning Open Zōkan'' (1989) and ''Monthly Afternoon'' (1989 to 1994). The manga was published in North Americ ...

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

My Hero Academia is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kōhei Horikoshi. It was serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from July 2014 to August 2024, with its chapters collected in 42 volumes. Set in a wor ...

'' *Koushiro "Izzy" Izumi, a character in '' Digimon Adventure'' *Shion Izumi, a character in ''

Gantz ''Gantz'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiroya Oku. It was serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine ''Weekly Young Jump'' from June 2000 to June 2013, with its chapters collected in 37 vo ...

'' *Eita Izumi, a character in ''

Just Because! ''Just Because!'' is a Japanese anime television series created by Hajime Kamoshida and written by Kiseki Himura. It was produced by Pine Jam. The series aired from October to December 2017. Characters Main ; : :A transfer student who come ...

'' *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 Shōnen manga, ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' from Febru ...

'' *Kaori Izumi, a character in ''

Best Student Council is a Japanese anime television series conceived by Konami and animated by J.C.Staff which originally aired on TV Tokyo from April to September 2005. A PS2 dating sim game of the same name based on the anime was also made by Konami. The ...

'' *Hina Izumi, a character in ''

Kamen Rider OOO is a 2010–2011 Japanese tokusatsu drama in Toei Company's Kamen Rider Series, being the twelfth series in the Heisei period run and the twenty-first overall. It began airing on September 5, 2010, the week following the conclusion of ''Kamen R ...

'' *Gaku Izumi, a character in '' Flunk Punk Rumble'' *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) and Tama Production. It was directed by Noboru Miura and written by Masaaki Wakuda, Toyohiro Andō and Yo ...

'' *Kagura Izumi, one of the protagonists of the ''

Ressha Sentai ToQger is a Japanese television series, a Tokusatsu drama of the 38th installment in Toei Company's ''Super Sentai'' metaseries, following '' Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger''. It aired on TV Asahi affiliates from February 16, 2014 to February 15, 2015, repl ...

'' *Mitsuki Izumi and Iori Izumi, the members of Idolish7 in '' Idolish7'' *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 adaptati ...

*Kohei Izumi, a character in ''

World Trigger , also known as , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by . It was initially serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from February 2013 to November 2018, and transferred to '' Jump Square'' in December ...

'' *Noa Izumi, protagonist of ''

Patlabor , also known as ''Patlabor'' (a portmanteau of "patrol" and "labor"), is a Japanese science fiction media franchise created by Headgear, a group consisting of manga artist Masami Yūki, director Mamoru Oshii, screenwriter Kazunori ...

'' *Yuu Izumi, protagonist of " Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san" *Kyōka Izumi, a character in "

Bungo Stray Dogs , also abbreviated as ''B-S-D'', is a Japanese manga series written by Kafka Asagiri and illustrated by Sango Harukawa, which has been serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's Seinen manga, manga magazine ''Young Ace'' since 2012. Each cha ...

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