Yume
Fact sheet
- Name
- Yume
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Yume is a Japanese girl's name that can be translated as 'the dream,' but it also derives from the Kanji yu (裕) for 'abundant, lush, powerful' and me (芽) for 'bud, sprout,' resulting in the meaning 'the lush sprout.' In Japan, Yume is quite a common first name.
What does the name Yume mean?
Yume, a girl's name from Japan, means on one hand 'the dream,' derived from the Japanese word yume (夢). Alternatively, the name can also be composed of the elements yu (裕) for 'abundant, lush, powerful' and me (芽) for 'bud, sprout,' making it 'the lush sprout.' In Japan, Yume is a widely used first name.
Where does the name Yume come from?
Yume is a female first name of Japanese origin, meaning either 'the dream' or 'the lush sprout.' The name is composed of the Japanese words yume (夢) for 'dream' or 'vision,' yu (裕) for 'abundant, lush, powerful,' and me (芽) for 'bud, sprout.' The spelling is done in Kanji.
How do you pronounce Yume?
Ju-me
Popularity
In Germany, Yume is one of the rarer first names. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2020, when it reached 4,158th place. Over the past ten years, Yume has been chosen as a first name about 10 times, placing it 7,402nd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,788th.
Nicknames & pet names
Yu / Yu-chan / Yucha / Yume-chan
Frequently asked questions about the name Yume
What is the origin of the name Yume?
Yume is a traditional Japanese first name for girls, whose origin is strongly connected to the Japanese language and culture.
What does the name Yume mean?
The name Yume means either 'the dream,' derived from the Japanese word yume (夢), or it can also be interpreted as 'the lush sprout,' composed of the elements yu (裕) for 'abundant' and me (芽) for 'bud.'
How popular is the name Yume in Japan?
Yume is a widely used first name in Japan and enjoys great popularity among parents of newborn girls.