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Sumio 住生 – Japanese unisex given name
Sumio (住生) is read すみお and has 3 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 住生, the characters mean: dwell + life. This reading can be written with at least 45 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Sumio in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 住生 | すみお | dwell + life | 12 |
| 済夫 | すみお | settle + husband | 15 |
| 整生 | すみお | organize + life | 21 |
| 住男 | すみお | dwell + male | 14 |
| 住夫 | すみお | dwell + husband | 11 |
| 済雄 | すみお | settle + masculine | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sumio
Sumio in different scripts
| Romaji | Sumio |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | すみお |
| Katakana | スミオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 住生 |
Full name examples
- Sumio Yuki (Japanese order: 結城住生, ゆうき すみお)
- Sumio Kono (Japanese order: 河野住生, こうの すみお)
- Sumio Maki (Japanese order: 牧住生, まき すみお)
How to pronounce Sumio
Break it into 2 parts: su · mio. 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 すみお.
Questions about Sumio
What does Sumio mean in Japanese?
Sumio has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 住生, combines these meanings: dwell + life. Other spellings include 済夫 (settle + husband), 整生 (organize + life), 住男 (dwell + male).
How do you write Sumio in kanji?
The most common way is 住生 (すみお). It can also be written 済夫, 整生, 住男, 住夫, 済雄.
How do you write Sumio in katakana?
Sumio is スミオ in katakana and すみお in hiragana.
Is Sumio a boy or girl name?
Sumio is used for both boys and girls.
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住: dwell, reside, live
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