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Sumiko 澄子 – Japanese girl given name
Sumiko (澄子) is read すみこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 澄子, the characters mean: lucidity + child. This reading can be written with at least 85 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 19 strokes in total.
About the name Sumiko
Sumiko (澄子 or 純子) means clear child or pure child. A classic -ko name.
How to write Sumiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 澄子 | すみこ | lucidity + child | 18 |
| 純子 | すみこ | genuine + child | 13 |
| 寿美子 | すみこ | longevity + beauty + child | 19 |
| 統子 | すみこ | overall + child | 15 |
| 済子 | すみこ | settle + child | 14 |
| 文子 | すみこ | sentence + child | 7 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sumiko
Sumiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Sumiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | すみこ |
| Katakana | スミコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 澄子 |
Full name examples
- Sumiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城澄子, ゆうき すみこ)
- Sumiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野澄子, こうの すみこ)
- Sumiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧澄子, まき すみこ)
How to pronounce Sumiko
Break it into 3 parts: su · mi · ko. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written すみこ.
Questions about Sumiko
What does Sumiko mean in Japanese?
Sumiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 澄子, combines these meanings: lucidity + child. Other spellings include 純子 (genuine + child), 寿美子 (longevity + beauty + child), 統子 (overall + child).
How do you write Sumiko in kanji?
The most common way is 澄子 (すみこ). It can also be written 純子, 寿美子, 統子, 済子, 文子.
How do you write Sumiko in katakana?
Sumiko is スミコ in katakana and すみこ in hiragana.
Is Sumiko a boy or girl name?
Sumiko is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 澄
澄: lucidity, be clear, clear
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