Gender: Female
Origin: Japanese, Indian
Meaning: Sumi means 'violet' or 'clear, refined' in Japanese., Good
Pronunciation: Soo-mee, ˈsuːmi, S UW M IY
Popularity Rank: #6,670
Derived from the Japanese word 'sumire' meaning 'violet' or 'Viola' flower. It can also mean 'clear' or 'refined'.
The name Sumi is of Japanese, Indian origin and means Sumi means 'violet' or 'clear, refined' in Japanese., Good, Friendly. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Sumi is commonly found in Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, India, and 73 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Soo-mee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈsuːmi
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S UW M IY
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Sumi is recorded 8,380 times globally, ranking it as the 6,670th most common name worldwide.
Sumi is most prevalent in Bangladesh, with 1,988 occurrences, making it the 175th most popular name in the country.
In Bangladesh, the name Sumi is found among 1 in every 252 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | #175 | 1 : 252 |
| Saudi Arabia | #2,742 | 1 : 2,661 |
| India | #831 | 1 : 953 |
| Oman | #918 | 1 : 1,029 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1,398 | 1 : 1,722 |
| Malaysia | #2,270 | 1 : 3,492 |
| United States of America | #7,670 | 1 : 6,304 |
| Kuwait | #1,627 | 1 : 2,402 |
| Qatar | #1,272 | 1 : 1,979 |
| Singapore | #1,620 | 1 : 2,616 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Sumi from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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