Izanami, together with Izanagi, is said to have given birth to the Japanese archipelago.
The Kojiki records the story of Izanami in the land of Yomi.
Izanagi is the male counterpart of Izanami; together they are the primordial creator couple in Shinto mythology.
Katakana spelling is common for this mythological name; usually written in kana.
Historical kanji spelling found in classical texts such as the Kojiki; rarely used in modern writing.
Alternate historical kanji spelling; very rare.
Search-only kanji form; not commonly used in practice.
The name is of ancient Japanese origin, recorded in the Kojiki (712 CE). The exact derivation is uncertain, but it is traditionally interpreted as 'the female who invites' (izanau + mi).