Shimizu means "pure water" or "clear".
Shimizu is a common Japanese surname and is derived rom the characters of "clear/pure" (清) and "water" (水).
Shimizu is also a place name for cities and towns in Japan, like the city in Shizuoka or the town in Hokkaido, and can also refer to a sake pouring tradition that symbolizes generosity.
As a Surname and word, "Shimizu" originated by way of families adopting the name Shimizu from locations with pure water sources, symbolizes clarity and purity.
Kanji is, written as 清水, but also read as Kiyomizu.
Variants of less common versions of Shimizu also include 志水 (Shimizu) or 冷水 (Shimizu).
As a place name the word Shimizu, or Shizuoka is a city in Central hu.
Shimizu, Hokkaido is a town that is known for it's agricultural landscape and proximity to national parks, named after an Ainu word for "bright clean river".
Other meanings of Shimizu are sake pouring which is a method of pouring sake until it overflows, showing generosity.