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Suzu

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Pronounced SOO-zoo /ˈsuː.zuː/Medium

Meaning: From the Japanese suzu, most often 'bell' — a small round bell — though the meaning depends on the written characters (kanji) chosen. Bright and gentle.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright Japanese name: Suzu most often means 'bell' (said 'SOO-zoo'). Gentle and clear — the exact sense depends on the kanji.
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Origin MediumJapanese
MeaningFrom the Japanese suzu, most often 'bell' — a small round bell — though the meaning depends on the written characters (kanji) chosen. Bright and gentle.
U.S. rank (2024)#17342 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 49

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920072024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Suzu is a Japanese name, usually 'bell' (suzu), with the exact sense set by the written characters. It reads bright and gentle — rare in the U.S. (said 'SOO-zoo').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, more familiar in Japan. Rare, bright, and gentle.

Did you know? Suzu is Japanese, most often 'bell' — a small round bell with a clear, gentle ring — though the precise meaning depends on the kanji chosen, which we note (said 'SOO-zoo').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Suzu — Japanese 'bell'; kanji-dependent

Variations

SuzukaSuzukoSuzue

Nicknames

SuzuZuzu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Suzu mean?

Suzu is Japanese, most often 'bell,' though the exact meaning depends on the written characters chosen.

How do you pronounce Suzu?

It's said SOO-zoo /ˈsuː.zuː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Suzu a boy or girl name?

Suzu is a girl's name.

How popular is Suzu?

Suzu is a very rare name in the U.S.

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