Boy name · Japanese
Takumi
“artisan, skilled hand”
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Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Takumi.
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Takumi — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Takumi is 匠 — the artisan, the one whose skill is in the hands. The character sits at the centre of how Japan talks about craft, and the name carries that without needing to explain itself. Written 拓海 the meaning changes entirely to "open sea."
It has been a steady Japanese boys' name since the 1980s. In American records it is effectively absent, though the word itself has leaked into English through design and car culture.
Taku is the short form. Three syllables take a one-syllable middle (Takumi John, Takumi Grey). On our vibe map it is Heirloom craft with a Modern Minimalist line.
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Is Takumi a boy or girl name?
Takumi is traditionally a boy name of Japanese origin.
What does the name Takumi mean?
Takumi means “artisan, skilled hand” of Japanese origin. Takumi is 匠 — the artisan, the one whose skill is in the hands. The character sits at the centre of how Japan talks about craft, and the name carries that without needing to explain itself. Written 拓海 the meaning changes entirely to "open sea."
Where does the name Takumi come from?
Takumi is Japanese in origin. It has been a steady Japanese boys' name since the 1980s. In American records it is effectively absent, though the word itself has leaked into English through design and car culture.
What are common nicknames for Takumi?
Taku — the short-forms parents most often use for Takumi.
How popular is Takumi?
Takumi did not make the top 1,000 boys' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Takumi you might want for the nursery.