Takumi
/T-AA-K-UW-M-IY/
The artisan who shapes the world with skilled hands — Takumi describes one who works with exquisite precision, whose craft is indistinguishable from art. In Japanese culture the takumi is the master craftsperson who has apprenticed until technique has moved from the hands to the soul
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Takumi is a Shinto boy name of Japanese origin, meaning “The artisan who shapes the world with skilled hands — Takumi describes one who works with exquisite precision, whose craft is indistinguishable from art. In Japanese culture the takumi is the master craftsperson who has apprenticed until technique has moved from the hands to the soul”. It also appears in Buddhist tradition.
Takumi is a boy's name of Japanese origin, traditionally used in Shinto families. The name means "The artisan who shapes the world with skilled hands — Takumi describes one who works with exquisite precision, whose craft is indistinguishable from art. In Japanese culture the takumi is the master craftsperson who has apprenticed until technique has moved from the hands to the soul" and belongs to the Energy cluster — names with vitality, motion, and bright life force.
Beyond its Shinto heritage, Takumi is also used in Buddhist traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Japanese families, Takumi carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Takumi look like?
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See Takumi's baby portrait →What does Takumi's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Takumi resonates in either tradition.
Takumi's destiny number is 3 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Takumi's full reading →
Does Takumi go with your family's names?
Takumi breaks into 6 sounds: /T-AA-K-UW-M-IY/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Takumi sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Takumi beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Takumi — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Takumi
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Shinto boy names that open with the same syllables as Takumi
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Common questions about Takumi
What does the name Takumi mean?
Takumi means "The artisan who shapes the world with skilled hands — Takumi describes one who works with exquisite precision, whose craft is indistinguishable from art. In Japanese culture the takumi is the master craftsperson who has apprenticed until technique has moved from the hands to the soul." It is a boy name of Japanese origin, traditionally used in Shinto families.
Is Takumi a boy or girl name?
Takumi is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Takumi?
Takumi is of Japanese origin, used in Shinto, Buddhist traditions, commonly among Japanese families.
Is Takumi a Shinto name?
Yes. Takumi is a boy name traditionally used in Shinto families, of Japanese origin. It also appears in Buddhist tradition.
What does Takumi mean in Japanese?
Takumi originates from Japanese, where it means "The artisan who shapes the world with skilled hands — Takumi describes one who works with exquisite precision, whose craft is indistinguishable from art. In Japanese culture the takumi is the master craftsperson who has apprenticed until technique has moved from the hands to the soul."
What are common nicknames for Takumi?
Common short forms of Takumi include Taku, Taki.
What is the numerology of Takumi?
Takumi has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
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