Girl name
Umami name meaning
“savory, delicious”
Umami is a feminine name commonly linked to the meanings savory or delicious. Its proposed source is Indonesian umami, borrowed from Japanese umami (旨味), meaning a savory taste. The Japanese word is related to umai, meaning delicious, which supplies a related word element in the explanation of this name.
What does Umami mean?
Savory, delicious
In Indonesian: gurih, lezat
Origin and cultural usage of Umami
May be linked to Indonesian umami, borrowed from Japanese umami (旨味), meaning a savory taste. The Japanese word is related to umai, ‘delicious’.
| Starts with | U |
|---|
How to pronounce Umami
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /umami/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦸꦩꦩꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮅᮙᮙᮤ |
Is Umami a girl’s name?
Yes, Umami is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 20% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Umami ranks #1,934 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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FAQ about the name Umami
What is the meaning of Umami?
Umami means savory, delicious. May be linked to Indonesian umami, borrowed from Japanese umami (旨味), meaning a savory taste. The Japanese word is related to umai, ‘delicious’.
Is Umami a girl’s name?
Yes, Umami is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 20% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Umami have?
Umami has 3 syllables (U-ma-mi) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Umami?
Umami ranks #1,934 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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