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Suzu 鈴 – Japanese girl given name
Suzu (鈴) is read すず and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 鈴, the characters mean: small bell. This reading can be written with at least 28 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 13 strokes in total.
About the name Suzu
Suzu means bell (鈴). The sound is clear and bright, which is why the name feels cheerful.
How to write Suzu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 鈴 | すず | small bell | 13 |
| 主々 | すず | lord | 5 |
| 数々 | すず | number | 13 |
| 寿子 | すず | longevity + child | 10 |
| 珠子 | すず | pearl + child | 13 |
| 寿久 | すず | longevity + long time | 10 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Suzu
Suzu in different scripts
| Romaji | Suzu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | すず |
| Katakana | スズ |
| Kanji (most common) | 鈴 |
Full name examples
- Suzu Yuki (Japanese order: 結城鈴, ゆうき すず)
- Suzu Kono (Japanese order: 河野鈴, こうの すず)
- Suzu Maki (Japanese order: 牧鈴, まき すず)
How to pronounce Suzu
Break it into 2 parts: su · zu. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written すず.
Questions about Suzu
What does Suzu mean in Japanese?
Suzu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 鈴, combines these meanings: small bell. Other spellings include 主々 (lord), 数々 (number), 寿子 (longevity + child).
How do you write Suzu in kanji?
The most common way is 鈴 (すず). It can also be written 主々, 数々, 寿子, 珠子, 寿久.
How do you write Suzu in katakana?
Suzu is スズ in katakana and すず in hiragana.
Is Suzu a boy or girl name?
Suzu is mostly used for girls.
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