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Japanese boy(male) nameSumi
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:すみ
  • Katakanatip:スミ
  • English Syllablestip:su-mi (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:su-mi (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Sumi
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Sumikun(すみくん)Click to speech すみくんSucchan( すっちゃん)Click to speech  すっちゃんMicchan( みっちゃん)Click to speech  みっちゃん

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 nameSumi

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 "Sumi," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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means "live, stay, settle."

Name ideas examples

  • Live - Living represents existence, vitality, and fully experiencing life. May your child live fully, joyfully, and meaningfully.

  • Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.

  • Settle - Settling represents resolution, peace, and finding one's place. May your child settle disputes peacefully and find their place in the world.

  • Dwelling - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

- Sumi -

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means "to clear, to clarify, to feign innocence."

  • To Clear - For water to become pure and clean; for sky or sound to be transparent.

  • To Clarify - To Purify; to make clean.

  • To Feign Innocence - To pretend not to know; to put on airs with a serious face.

Name ideas examples

  • To Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.

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

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

- Sumi -

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means "pure, simple, genuine."

Name ideas examples

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Simple - Simplicity represents clarity, essence, and freedom from unnecessary complexity. May your child embrace simplicity, finding clarity in the essential.

  • Genuine - Genuine - Authentic; sincere - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of genuine throughout life.

  • Bond - Bridges connect what is separated and enable crossing over. May your child build bridges of understanding and connection.

  • Solely - Solely represents focus, exclusivity, and complete dedication. May your child be solely dedicated to what matters most.

  • Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.

  • Wrap - Wrapping represents care, protection, and thoughtful presentation. May your child wrap their gifts to the world with care and love.

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