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Sumire
Pronounced soo-MEE-reh /suːˈmiː.reɪ/Medium
Meaning: From Japanese Sumire, meaning 'violet' — the small purple flower. A gentle nature name popular in Japan.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
The girl's name Sumire comes from Japanese, meaning 'violet', the flower. It carries a quiet, springlike grace. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as delicate and heritage-rich (said 'soo-MEE-reh').
It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, delicate, and floral.
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What does the name Sumire mean?
Sumire is Japanese for 'violet,' the small purple flower.
How do you pronounce Sumire?
It's said soo-MEE-reh /suːˈmiː.reɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Sumire a boy or girl name?
Sumire is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Sumire?
Sumire is a rare name for girls in the U.S.