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Pronounced soo-ZOO-meh /suˈzuː.meɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Japanese suzume, 'sparrow' — the small, lively bird. Widely known from Makoto Shinkai's film Suzume. Bright and spirited.Low

In 30 seconds: A lively Japanese name: Suzume means 'sparrow' (said 'soo-ZOO-meh'). Bright and spirited.

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MeaningFrom the Japanese suzume, 'sparrow' — the small, lively bird. Widely known from Makoto Shinkai's film Suzume. Bright and spirited.

History & Origin

Suzume comes from the Japanese for 'sparrow,' a bright, spirited nature name. Its profile grew with Makoto Shinkai's film Suzume — still rare in the U.S. (said 'soo-ZOO-meh').

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

Did you know? Suzume is Japanese for 'sparrow' — the small, lively bird — and is widely known from Makoto Shinkai's animated film Suzume (said 'soo-ZOO-meh').

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References — Suzume — Japanese 'sparrow'; film Suzume

Variations

SuzumiSuzumehSuzu

Nicknames

SuzuSume

Famous Bearers

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Suzume mean?

Suzume is Japanese for 'sparrow,' the small, lively bird.

How do you pronounce Suzume?

It's said soo-ZOO-meh /suˈzuː.meɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Suzume a boy or girl name?

Suzume is a girl's name.

How popular is Suzume?

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