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The masculine first name Hajime (often represented in the characters 一, 元, or 肇) stands for 'the beginning', 'the start', or 'the first' in Japanese. In Japan, Hajime is one of the more common first names.
What does the name Hajime mean?
Hajime, a masculine first name, is written in Japanese with the characters 一, 元, or 肇 and means 'the beginning', 'the start', or 'the first'. Particularly in Judo, a Japanese martial art, the word 'Hajime' is used to indicate the start of a match.
Where does the name Hajime come from?
The name Hajime has its roots in the Japanese language and carries meanings such as 'the first' or 'the beginning'. The composition in Japanese is hajime (一) for beginning, hajime (元), and hajime (肇), which also mean the beginning or start. The language is Japanese and the characters are Kanji.
How do you pronounce Hajime?
Ha-dʒi-me
Popularity
In Germany, Hajime is among the less common first names. In 2017, it ranked 3,867th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was 3,619th in 2013. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than ten times, resulting in a 8,008th place in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, Hajime ranks 7,742nd.
Famous people
- Hajime Isayama (Manga author of the anime/manga Attack on Titan)
Frequently asked questions about the name Hajime
What does the name Hajime mean?
The name Hajime means 'the beginning', 'the start', or 'the first' in Japanese.
Where does the name Hajime come from?
Hajime is a traditional Japanese first name that originates from the Japanese language and can be represented with various Kanji characters.
How popular is the name Hajime?
Hajime is a well-known name in Japan, especially in sporting contexts like Judo, where it marks the beginning of a match.