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Sumire 春花 – Japanese girl given name
Sumire (春花) is read すみれ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 春花, the characters mean: springtime + flower. This reading can be written with at least 67 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 28 strokes in total.
About the name Sumire
Sumire (菫) is the violet flower, a spring flower image for a girls' name.
How to write Sumire in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 春花 | すみれ | springtime + flower | 16 |
| 清令 | すみれ | pure + orders | 16 |
| 笑顔 | すみれ | laugh + face | 28 |
| 純令 | すみれ | genuine + orders | 15 |
| 純鈴 | すみれ | genuine + small bell | 23 |
| 清励 | すみれ | pure + encourage | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sumire
Sumire in different scripts
| Romaji | Sumire |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | すみれ |
| Katakana | スミレ |
| Kanji (most common) | 春花 |
Full name examples
- Sumire Yuki (Japanese order: 結城春花, ゆうき すみれ)
- Sumire Kono (Japanese order: 河野春花, こうの すみれ)
- Sumire Maki (Japanese order: 牧春花, まき すみれ)
How to pronounce Sumire
Break it into 3 parts: su · mi · re. 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 すみれ.
Questions about Sumire
What does Sumire mean in Japanese?
Sumire has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 春花, combines these meanings: springtime + flower. Other spellings include 清令 (pure + orders), 笑顔 (laugh + face), 純令 (genuine + orders).
How do you write Sumire in kanji?
The most common way is 春花 (すみれ). It can also be written 清令, 笑顔, 純令, 純鈴, 清励.
How do you write Sumire in katakana?
Sumire is スミレ in katakana and すみれ in hiragana.
Is Sumire a boy or girl name?
Sumire is mostly used for girls.
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