Nozomi

Nozomi is a Japanese word used as a name. It is most often used as a female name, but has been used in business, science, and technology. Meaning "wish" or "hope", it can be written のぞみ, 希, or 望.

People named Nozomi:

  • Nozomi Sasaki (model), a Japanese female model
    • Nozomi (book), a photobook by Nozomi Sasaki
  • Nozomi Sasaki (voice actress), a Japanese voice actress
  • Nozomi Tsuji, a Japanese pop star

Fictional characters:

  • Nozomi Harasaki, a character in the video game Shenmue
  • Nozomi Kujō, a character in the manga series Bleach
  • Nozomi Witches, a manga series by Toshio Nobe

Other uses:

  • Nozomi Entertainment, the anime license and distribution division of retailer The Right Stuf International
  • Nozomi (probe), a Mars-orbiting space probe
  • Nozomi (train), a high-speed train service in Japan