Sumi
soo-mee
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Japanese
Total Births
206
Peak Year
#9 in 1922
First Recorded
1916
Style
Earthy & Bohemian, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
In Japanese, Sumi (墨) means 'black ink.' In Hindi, it is a short form of names meaning 'good-natured' or 'beautiful eyes.'
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Personality Traits
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