Masumi
mah-SOO-mee
Masumi is a girl’s name of Japanese origin, meaning “A Japanese name combining 'masa' (meaning 'true' or 'correct') with 'sumi' (meaning 'beauty' or 'pure'). It suggests a genuine and unblemished elegance.”, and peaked in popularity in 1977.
What Masumi Means
“A Japanese name combining 'masa' (meaning 'true' or 'correct') with 'sumi' (meaning 'beauty' or 'pure'). It suggests a genuine and unblemished elegance.”
The Story of Masumi
This name captures the essence of genuine beauty and the quiet elegance of unblemished truth.
Masumi is a Japanese name where 'masa' can mean 'true' or 'correct,' and 'sumi' often translates to 'beauty' or 'pure.' Together, they suggest an authentic and unblemished elegance, first appearing in records in 1923.
For your daughter, Masumi is a name that speaks of genuine and inherent beauty. You imagine a child whose character is as pure as her name suggests, whose elegance comes from a place of deep truth.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#8 in 1977
Total Births
19
First Recorded
1923
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