Izanami, in Shinto mythology, is a goddess of creation and one of the primary deities (kami) in Japanese mythology. Her name translates to "she who invites" or "the woman who invites." In Hebrew, this could be translated as איזנאמי (Izunami), though this is a transliteration rather than a direct translation. In other relevant languages, her name is known as 이자나미 (Ijanami) in Korean and 伊邪那美 (Yīshénàměi) in Mandarin Chinese. Izanami is often paired with her brother and husband, Izanagi, and together they are responsible for the creation of the Japanese archipelago. Their story is central to the Kojiki, the oldest known record of Japanese mythology, and their relationship is a foundational narrative in Shinto beliefs, symbolizing the interconnectedness of life, death, and creation.