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Japanese boy(male) nameSuma
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:すま
  • Katakanatip:スマ
  • English Syllablestip:su-ma (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:su-ma (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Suma
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Succhi(すっち)Click to speech すっちMacchan( まっちゃん)Click to speech  まっちゃんSu-kun( すーくん)Click to speech  すーくん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameSuma

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Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Suma," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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朱万- Suma -

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means "red, currency unit."

  • Red - Reddish; a yellowish-red color.

  • Currency Unit - A monetary unit in the edo period; one-sixteenth of a ryō. same as 銖.

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  • Red - Red in Japan represents vitality, celebration, and protection from evil spirits. May your child be vibrant and protected, their life full of celebration and vitality.

  • Currency Unit - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

means "ten thousand, all, absolutely."

Name ideas examples

  • Ten Thousand - Ten thousand (万) represents infinity, universality, and the countless blessings of a full life. May your child receive ten thousand blessings, their life infinitely rich and full.

  • All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.

  • Absolutely - Absolutely - Definitely; certainly; no matter what - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of absolutely throughout life.

  • Never - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Very Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

須摩- Suma -

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means "to use, to require, to wait."

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  • To Use - The act of use represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child use with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Require - The act of require represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child require with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Wait - The act of wait represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child wait with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • A Moment - Moments are the building blocks of life, each one precious and unrepeatable. May your child treasure each moment, fully present and aware.

  • Awhile - Brevity teaches the value of time and the power of conciseness. May your child value each moment and communicate effectively.

  • Beard - Beard - Facial hair on the chin - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of beard throughout life.

  • Necessary - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

  • Request - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

means "rub, friction, touch."

  • Rub - To move something back and forth against a surface.

  • Friction - The resistance from rubbing.

  • Touch - To come into contact with.

  • Approach - To Come Near; to get close.

  • Polish - To grind or hone.

Name ideas examples

  • Rub - Rubbing represents refinement, polishing, and patient improvement. May your child refine their skills through patient practice.

  • Friction - Friction represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of friction.

  • Touch - Touch - To come into contact with - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of touch throughout life.

  • Approach - Approach - To come near; to get close - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of approach throughout life.

  • Polish - Polishing represents the patient work of refining oneself, revealing hidden beauty. May your child polish their character like a precious gem, revealing inner brilliance.

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